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NLRB accuses Apple of illegally restricting employee Slack and social media use
Published: October 11, 2024 20:01
The National Labor Relations Board has accused Apple of infringing on its employees’ rights to advocate for better working conditions. In a complaint spotted by Reuters, the agency alleges Apple illegally fired an employee who had used Slack to advocate…
Ghost in the Shell’s rad PS1 soundtrack is finally coming to the West
Published: October 11, 2024 19:44
The soundtrack to the spider-bot-crawling 1997 Ghost in the Shell game adaptation is coming to the West for the first time. Titled Ghost in the Shell: Megatech Body (as an ode to the Fuchikoma mech you pilot in the game), the soundtrack was produced by…
Hackers made robot vacuums randomly yell racial slurs
Published: October 11, 2024 18:40
Robot vacuums across the country were hacked in the space of several days, according to reporting by ABC News. This allowed the attackers to not only control the robovacs, but use their speakers to hurl racial slurs and abusive comments at anyone nearby.…
Meta 'found mistakes and made changes' to address Threads moderation issues
Published: October 11, 2024 17:57
Meta will fix “mistakes” in how Threads enforces its rules after days of complaints about the company’s handling of content moderation on the service. In an update, Threads head Adam Mosseri said the company had already made some changes to address issues…
Do you want a giant Redbox machine? Now’s your chance
Published: October 11, 2024 17:28
Redbox is as dead as disco, but that doesn’t mean it can’t (sorta) live on in your living room. Redbox’s parent company folded with hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid debts. It also left over 24,000 of its iconic red machines at various retail…
Absurdist romance sim Date Everything! has been delayed to Valentine’s Day 2025
Published: October 11, 2024 16:34
Shut-ins of the world, you’ll have to wait a bit longer for your ultimate wish-fulfillment video game. Date Everything!, the cheekily bizarre romantic sim from Team17 and Sassy Chap Games, is no longer arriving on October 24, as was initially announced. On…
Google's Nest Thermostat is back on sale for $85
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Published: October 11, 2024 15:56
We're getting into the colder months of the year (at least in the northern hemisphere). If you haven't done so already, it'll soon be time to switch on the heating. Rather than make manual adjustments to the thermostat throughout the day, why not let a…
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered hits the PS4 and PS5 on February 14
Published: October 11, 2024 15:29
It’s time to dust off a pair of pistols, as Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered releases for PS4 and PS5 on February 14, 2025. What better way to spend the next Valentine’s Day by foraging around caverns for loot? These remasters boast updated visuals, though you…
Former Disco Elysium devs are making the game's spiritual successor at a new studio
Published: October 11, 2024 14:42
Disco Elysium is widely hailed as one of the greatest RPGs of all time, but the future of the series has been up in the air. A planned sequel and expansion were canceled and developer ZA/UM laid off some workers as a result. There's also been an infamously…
Prime Day deals on Legos are still available: Get up to 41 percent off Super Mario and Star Wars sets
Published: October 11, 2024 14:13
October Prime Day may have come and gone, but you can still save on Lego sets at the moment. While you may think it's early to think about holiday shopping, these kits make amazing presents — for the young and full-grown adults alike. At Engadget, we're…
Engadget Podcast: Hunting data center vampires with Paris Marx
Published: October 11, 2024 13:30
This week, we’re joined by tech critic Paris Marx to discuss Data Vampires, his latest Tech Won’t Save us podcast series. We chat about how data centers suck up vast amounts of power, water and other resources, and why the AI boom is exacerbating those…
Steam Deck comes to Australia in November
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Published: October 11, 2024 13:00
Australian gamers won't have to buy Steam Deck at exorbitant prices from a reseller anymore or to import them into the country with help from a friend overseas. At PAX Australia, Valve has announced that it will start selling the handheld PC gaming device…
John Mulaney will host a live variety talk show on Netflix
Published: October 11, 2024 12:30
Comedian and writer John Mulaney will host a live variety talk show on Netflix, the streaming company announced in a post on X. The show may be similar to Mulaney's Everybody's in LA, a live talk show that streamed on Netflix for six episodes in May 2024. …
Xbox gamers will soon be able to buy games from the Xbox Android app
Published: October 11, 2024 12:00
Starting in November, Xbox players will be able to play and purchase games directly from the Xbox App on Android. Sarah Bond, the president of Xbox at Microsoft, has made the announcement on X, with a comment that the "court's ruling to open up Google's…
The Morning After: This is Tesla’s robotaxi, the Cybercab
Published: October 11, 2024 11:15
At Tesla’s We, Robot event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in California, the company finally unveiled its robotaxi. The car is expected to go into production before 2027, but even Musk caveated that, saying he was “highly optimistic with timeframes.”…
Steam now tells gamers up front that they're buying a license, not a game
Published: October 11, 2024 08:51
Steam appears to have started posting a notice in its shopping cart that purchases on its storefront are only for a license and not a game, according to a notice spotted by Engadget. It looks like an attempt by the company to get ahead of a new California…
The best fast chargers for 2024
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Published: October 11, 2024 07:01
In today’s world of power-hungry smartphones, tablets and laptops, a fast charger is no longer just a nice-to-have item — it’s a must-have. With many devices no longer including a charger in the box (yes, we’re looking at you, iPhone 16), grabbing a…
Tesla unveils its 'Cybercab' robotaxi
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Published: October 11, 2024 03:21
Tesla has introduced a robotaxi called Cybercab during its "We, Robot" event at Warner Bros. Discovery's studio in California, six months after Elon Musk revealed that the company was going to launch one. Musk made his way to the stage on a Cybercab, which…
Scrub down Shrek’s world in PowerWash Simulator
Published: October 10, 2024 23:20
There are a ton of Shrek movies but not one of them have ever answered this question: Who cleans up the mess when the ogre and his various fairytale villains are done fighting? Square Enix’s PowerWash Simulator finally has an answer. Dreamworks and Square…
The first company to use upgraded Apple Wallet tickets is... Ticketmaster
Published: October 10, 2024 23:01
Ticketmaster announced that it will be the first ticketing company to take advantage of new features that arrived in Apple Wallet with iOS 18. According to a blog post from the business, Ticketmaster tickets viewed in the Apple app can show enhanced…
Bluesky is having a moment... on Threads
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Published: October 10, 2024 22:24
Bluesky seems to have a bold new strategy to entice potential new users: posting on Threads. The rival social media service joined Threads amid a surge in complaints from users who are increasingly frustrated with Meta’s policies. While complaints about…
Data breach of Fidelity leaks 77,000 customers’ personal data
Published: October 10, 2024 21:42
Another breach of a huge financial institution has leaked the personal information of thousands of customers to the public. TechCrunch reported that an unidentified hacker obtained 77,009 customers’ personal data from the asset management firm Fidelity…
Google tests feature to show full recipes in search results
Published: October 10, 2024 21:22
It's an experience many of us know all too well: open up a food blogger's recipe only to scroll past a mountain of content you don't care about to actually reach the ingredients and method. Google is trialing a feature that could eliminate this step, even…
Mash-up of Grand Theft Auto and Hamlet is coming to theaters in the US
Published: October 10, 2024 19:58
Mubi has secured the US rights and global SVOD rights to Grand Theft Hamlet. In this documentary, two out-of-work actors attempt to stage an entire production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet within the game world of Grand Theft Auto Online during…
Porsche recalls more than 27,000 Taycan EVs
Published: October 10, 2024 19:23
If you own a Porsche Taycan, you might plan on making a trip to the dealership. The Verge reported that recalls have been issued due to a short circuiting risk in one of the battery’s cell block modules. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
FIFA cozies up to EA rival Konami for soccer esports
Published: October 10, 2024 18:55
FIFA didn't exactly get out of the video game business after parting ways with EA. Soccer’s governing body has teamed up with Konami to host two editions of the FIFAe World Cup on the console and mobile versions of eFootball later this year. Qualifying for…
Star Trek: Lower Decks season five trailer has too many Harry Kims to count
Published: October 10, 2024 18:47
A new season of Star Trek: Lower Decks is almost here, with a trailer to prove it. The fifth, and unfortunately final, season looks to feature the same unchecked shenanigans and in-the-know humor that has made the show so beloved to Trek fans. The…
Marriott reaches $52 million settlement over years of data breaches
Published: October 10, 2024 18:13
Marriott International is being taken to task after the hotel chain suffered multiple data breaches that exposed sensitive information for more than 344 million customers around the world. First, Marriott agreed to a settlement of $52 million with a group…
Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime is making a tabletop RPG party game
Published: October 10, 2024 17:43
Blizzard co-founder and ex-CEO Mike Morhaime’s publishing company Dreamhaven just announced a new game that mixes elements of tabletop RPGs with party games like Jackbox. Sunderfolk looks to be a more casual pick-up-and-play take on something like…
Amazon Prime 'free' games for October include BioShock Remastered, Doom Eternal and A Plague Tale: Innocence
Published: October 10, 2024 17:09
Amazon has revealed the extensive list of PC games that Prime members can snap up at no extra cost in October. It's a very solid line up with a little something for everyone, including big hitters, killer indies and, since it's spooky season, a cauldron…
Dead Island 2 and Gris join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October
Published: October 10, 2024 16:24
October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup is certainly stuffed to the gills. There’s something for everyone, from zombie classics to narrative adventures and beyond. Let’s take a look. The biggest draw here is likely Dead Island 2. For a while, we…
Football Manager 25 is delayed until late in the European soccer season
Published: October 10, 2024 15:57
Just 10 days after announcing a late November release date for Football Manager 25, Sports Interactive has delayed the soccer sim by several months. The developer and Sega, the game's publisher, said in September that they were pushing back the release…
Venmo adds scheduled payments and requests
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Published: October 10, 2024 15:12
Venmo has added the ability to schedule both payments and requests, which has been a long-desired feature. People can use this toolset to send out one-time payments or requests, or schedule things to go out monthly, weekly or bi-weekly. Users will receive…
Intel's 15th-gen CPUs are all about power efficiency and thermals
Published: October 10, 2024 15:00
Despite all the inroads AMD has made in recent years with its Zen desktop CPUs, Intel has broadly managed to maintain one critical edge against its longtime rival: gaming performance. For those looking to eke every possible frame out of the latest AAA…
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake H laptop chips will offer beefier GPUs for AI workloads
Published: October 10, 2024 15:00
Alongside its new family of Arrow Lake desktop hardware, Intel today also gave us a few tidbits around its upcoming Arrow Lake H mobile chips for high performance laptops. First off, they're not expected to arrive until the first quarter of 2025 — but the…
The best Prime Day vacuum deals that are still available include discounts of up to $400 off on Amazon today
Published: October 10, 2024 14:39
Robot vacuums are some of the pricier smart home gadgets you can get, which is why waiting until a sale like Amazon Prime Day is a smart shopping move. October Prime Day may be behind us, but you can still save on some robot vacuums, and cordless stick…
TikTok owner ByteDance unveils its first earbuds in China
Published: October 10, 2024 14:35
ByteDance is pushing further into hardware with its first set of earbuds. The TikTok owner's $170 Ola Friend buds will only be available in China for now. They link to the company's generative AI assistant, Doubao, which can be activated with a voice…
October Prime Day is over but these SSD deals are still available
Published: October 10, 2024 13:56
The latest Amazon Prime Day sale is over, but you can still get some decent savings on storage gear right now. If you’re looking to add more space to a camera, tablet or gaming console ahead of Black Friday, we’ve rounded up the best discounts we could…
Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
Published: October 10, 2024 13:45
Sony’s line of LinkBuds products has served two key purposes. First, it gave the company a playground to introduce wildly different designs like the donut-shaped first-gen LinkBuds. It also allowed Sony to develop the LinkBuds S, a more traditional set…
Workout app Alo Moves is now in VR on Meta Quest 3
Published: October 10, 2024 13:00
One of our favorite workout apps for yoga and pilates, Alo Moves, is coming to VR on the Meta Quest 3. Priced at $69 a year, Alo Moves XR is set to be the first wellness app on the platform to feature volumetric 3D-capture classes that allow for extra…
Uber will let riders disclose whether they're hard of hearing or have low vision
Published: October 10, 2024 13:00
Starting this fall, Uber will give its riders new self-identification options if they are deaf or hard-of-hearing and blind or have low vision. The company said that riders with hearing or vision issues often worry about potential misunderstandings that…
Nintendo is looking for 10,000 testers for a new Switch Online feature
Published: October 10, 2024 12:30
Nintendo has posted a call for 10,000 testers who'll get first access to an unnamed, mysterious Switch Online feature. The whole posting is rather vague and offers no solid clues on what feature it's testing exactly, but only people who have an active…
The best Prime Day deals you can still get after the October Big Deal Days sale: Apple, Anker, Sonos, Lego and more
Published: October 10, 2024 12:30
October Prime Day has come and gone but, as to be expected, there are still a few deals floating around on the internet. This year’s fall Prime Day brought a slew of deals across all categories, including tech, and some of those deals haven’t expired just…
This dazzling NASA image shows the biggest super star cluster in our galaxy
Published: October 10, 2024 12:00
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to capture images of space that are clearer and more detailed than what we've seen before. One of the latest images it has taken is of a "super star cluster" called Westerlund 1, and it shows an abundant collection…
The Morning After: Nintendo’s latest hardware is not the Switch 2
Published: October 10, 2024 11:16
We’ve been waiting and waiting, and Nintendo finally did the right thing and announced an entirely new piece of hardware. Alas, it’s not a new console but a very Nintendo-looking smart alarm clock. The Alarmo has motion sensors that let you snooze it based…
The best cheap Windows laptops for 2024
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Published: October 10, 2024 09:01
We review a number of the best laptops with Windows 11 Home and other versions of the OS every year at Engadget, but the cheapest among them often fall to the bottom of the list. Unlike our top picks for best Windows laptop, or even more niche devices like…
The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024
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Published: October 10, 2024 07:00
Whether it’s blocking the noises of your daily train ride, trying to be productive at a coffee shop or just needing to tune out the world for a while, noise-canceling earbuds can provide solace. But, as is the case with all audio gear, the effectiveness of…
The best Prime Day deals you can still get after the October Big Deal Days sale: Apple, Sony, Anker and more
Published: October 10, 2024 04:00
October Prime Day has come and gone but, as to be expected, there are still a few deals floating around on the internet. This year’s fall Prime Day brought a slew of deals across all categories, including tech, and some of those deals haven’t expired just…
Kamala Harris' Twitch account streamed Tim Waltz rally alongside live WoW gameplay
Published: October 10, 2024 02:16
In August, Kamala Harris' campaign launched a Twitch account in an effort to reach young people and some of the "hardest-to-reach voters" out there. It debuted with a stream of Harris' acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, which is…
How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi event
Published: October 9, 2024 23:00
On Thursday, Tesla CEO and noted fancy leaper Elon Musk will take the stage to showcase the company’s robotaxi plans, a la the “Cybercab.” Although the vehicle we see isn’t expected to be a fully functional product, investors and Tesla fans are hoping for…
The Internet Archive taken down by DDoS attacks
Published: October 9, 2024 22:23
The Internet Archive has been hit with a series of DDoS attacks this week that have taken the service offline. The Verge noticed a popup on the site today when the online database went down. The popup has since disappeared, but the site is not currently…
The best Prime Day Anker deals include savings on power banks, chargers and mobile accessories
Published: October 9, 2024 21:45
Anyone could use an extra charging cable or a power bank to help them when they’re having a long, busy day and their smartphone is about to die. Sale events like October Prime Day typically bring some of the best prices of the year to Anker charging gear,…
Former Humble Games staff form new publisher that will work with their old company
Published: October 9, 2024 21:15
Two former leaders from video game publisher Humble Games, Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, have launched a new outfit called Good Games Group. And ironically, the first deal this indie publisher has landed is with its team's old parent company. According to…
The best Prime Day deals under $50 in the final hours of Amazon's Big Deal Days
Published: October 9, 2024 21:10
I just counted. There are 45 Prime Day tech deals under $50 that are still live for the second day of Amazon's sale. (OK, there are probably thousands of such discounts at the retailer's site right now, but the products on this list are actually good.)…
Prime Day gaming deals for 2024: Save big on the PS5, headsets, mice, board games and more
Published: October 9, 2024 20:54
Amazon's October Prime Day sale is nearing the finish line, but many of the event's actually decent gaming deals are still kicking. The standard and digital versions of Sony's PlayStation 5 are each $50 off, for instance, while several of the mice,…
The best Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals are up to 54 percent off during October Big Deal Days
Published: October 9, 2024 20:13
Today is the last day of Amazon's October Prime Day sale and it's still a good opportunity for Prime Members to save on products from every department, as many of the best Prime Day deals are still live. We've found deals on TVs, Apple products, speakers…
Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for a record low $199 for Prime Day
Published: October 9, 2024 20:06
The Prime Day deals are still rolling in, and here's some good ones for the audiophiles. Bose QuietComfort headphones are available for a record-low price of $199. That's more than 40 percent off the usual list price for one of our favorite picks for a…
The newest Apple iPad mini falls to a new low of $350 for October Prime Day
Published: October 9, 2024 19:43
During the last day of Amazon's October Prime Day sale, Apple's current-model iPad mini is still going for just $350. That's $30 less than it sold for during Prime Day in July and marks a new all-time low for the smallest Apple tablet. The 30-percent…
Apple Prime Day deals include the Apple AirPods Max for their lowest price yet
Published: October 9, 2024 19:43
Since Apple never bothers to put its own products on sale, we have to rely on third party retailers to do it for them. Amazon Prime Day is always a good bet for Apple deals (as long as you're not looking for new, unlocked iPhones) and this October event is…
October Prime Day tablet deals discount Amazon's Fire HD 8 to $55
Published: October 9, 2024 19:34
Amazon updated its Fire HD 8 lineup last week and has promptly discounted the slates for its October Prime Day sale. The new slab has more RAM, a better camera setup and built-in AI features to make it different from its predecessor. The device will…
GM is ditching its one-size-fits-all Ultium battery system and adopting other cell formats
Published: October 9, 2024 19:30
GM is charting a course away from its Ultium battery system. The company is dropping that standardized approach in favor of a wider range of battery cell chemistries and physical formats. The automaker had hoped that, by adopting a unified system across…
Apple's 9th-gen iPad returns to an all-time low of $199 for October Prime Day
Published: October 9, 2024 19:29
Prime Day is here and we've been busy rounding up the best deals we can find. There's an iPad offer in particular that matches one we've seen before, but it's definitely worth highlighting. The 9th-gen iPad has dropped back down to $199, which matches a…
Amazon's Echo Spot smart alarm clock is at a record-low price for October Prime Day
Published: October 9, 2024 19:21
October Prime Day deals are proving to be just as good as those we saw in July, at least for some of Amazon's own devices. The recently revamped Echo Spot is back on sale for a record low of $45, a discount that we last saw during the summertime sale…
Amazon to bring same-day prescription deliveries to nearly half of the US next year
Published: October 9, 2024 18:57
Amazon just announced a coming expansion of its same-day prescription delivery service, with 20 more cities and affiliated metro areas entering the program next year. This expansion will open up the feature to nearly half of US residents. The company said…
Pick up one of our favorite Marshall Bluetooth speakers for a record-low price thanks to October Prime Day deals
Published: October 9, 2024 18:55
As to be expected, there are a ton of Amazon Prime Day speaker deals to consider right now if you're looking for one as a gift or one to add to your own home office or backyard setup. There's a noteworthy deal on one of our favorite portable Bluetooth…
Amazon will start offering regular and grocery items in a single same-day order
Published: October 9, 2024 18:42
Amazon said on Wednesday that it’s rolling out new online ordering methods for Prime members, including the ability to bundle standard orders and groceries in one same-day shipment. The company is also adding more combined Amazon / Whole Foods fulfillment…
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max is down to its lowest price for October Prime Day
Published: October 9, 2024 18:36
October Prime Day deals have brought a slew of discounts to Amazon devices, including the entire Fire TV lineup. The company's most powerful streaming stick, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, is arguably the best buy of the bunch at just $35. That's 42 percent off…
Green Day's Dookie has been demastered into Game Boy carts, a toothbrush and other weird formats
Published: October 9, 2024 17:52
Green Day's Dookie is an all-timer of an album and, if you were fortunate enough to catch the band on the road this summer, you'll know the trio sounds as good as ever. Audio quality, however, was not at the forefront of the band's latest release:…
Plex is adding reviews for TV shows and movies
Published: October 9, 2024 17:36
Streaming company Plex just announced that it’s introducing a new reviews feature for TV shows and movies, as reported by TechCrunch. This is great for people who want to quickly find something good to watch, as the reviews are culled from other Plex…
The best Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals from iRobot, Dyson, Shark and others still available for October Big Deal Days
Published: October 9, 2024 17:26
While robot vacuums are expensive, they’re a great way to automate a chore that needs to get done regularly. If you’re looking to make your home a bit smarter, or you simply hate vacuuming, October Prime Day (and sale events like it) can make it easier to…
Zoom's latest feature update focuses heavily on its AI assistant
Published: October 9, 2024 17:00
Zoom’s Zoomtopia 2024 feature drop is, perhaps unsurprisingly, focused on actively integrating AI even more into its platform, especially for Zoom Workplace and Zoom Business Services. There’s plenty to talk about, but we’ll focus on Zoom AI Companion 2.0…
Shinobi is the latest video game to get the big screen treatment
Published: October 9, 2024 16:40
Back in the old days, there was no sure-fire indicator of box office poison more than a video game adaptation. The two mediums just didn’t gel. That has changed in recent years and now all kinds of gaming mascots are getting their chance to appear in a…
Prime Day PS5 deals include the PS5 Slim for $50 off
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Published: October 9, 2024 16:36
The October version of Prime Day has arrived, and some of the best deals are already selling out. On Amazon, we're seeing the PS5 Slim Edition drop as low as $400 (for the all-digital console), but stock is a little unstable. As of writing this, it's…
Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is $100 off for Prime Day
Published: October 9, 2024 16:31
If you’re looking for a versatile oven and have a little counter space to spare, this Prime Day deal may be for you. Amazon has the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro on sale for $100 off. The stainless steel appliance that can do everything from toasting…
The best Prime Day deals to shop for on the last day of Amazon's Big Deal Days sale: Apple, Anker, Sony and more
Published: October 9, 2024 16:24
October Prime Day 2024 has given Prime members another opportunity to save one some of our favorite tech — and maybe even snag some holiday gifts early and for less. If you checked out Amazon's site yesterday, you may have quickly gotten overwhelmed by the…
The best Prime Day Kindle deals take up to 25 percent off the Scribe and Paperwhite models
Published: October 9, 2024 16:09
As we hit day two of Amazon’s fall Prime Day just two Kindle ereaders remain on sale. The standard Kindle, the Paperwhite Signature and both Kindle Kids models are currently out of stock (not to mention the Oasis which has been absent from the site for…
Prime Day deals include the latest Beats Pill for $50 off
Published: October 9, 2024 16:02
With the days drawing shorter and the weather cooling, you may not be spending as much time outside so you might not have a great need for a portable speaker to take to the back yard, park or beach. Still, it's handy to have one that you can easily move…
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead can hear real-world sounds through your controller’s microphone
Published: October 9, 2024 15:38
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is set for an October 17 release, making it the first video game spinoff from the Quiet Place franchise. The premise involves sound-sensitive creatures that hunt by listening for prey, and one wrong move spells disaster,…
Apple Prime Day deals on AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, MacBooks and more that are still available today
Published: October 9, 2024 15:16
Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale has brought a handful of decent discounts on Apple devices, from the AirPods Pro 2 to the Apple Watch SE to the latest MagSafe Charger. If you’ve been waiting to take the plunge and don’t want to hold out until Black Friday,…
Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best deals we found from Apple, Anker, Sony, Lego and others before October Big Deal Days ends tonight
Published: October 9, 2024 15:14
October Prime Day 2024 is half over but you can still save thanks to a slew of deals across the entirety of Amazon’s online storefront. Props to you if you came prepared with a wishlist of items you hope to buy on sale, because it can be easy to get…
The Beats Studio Pro headphones are more than half off for Prime Day
Published: October 9, 2024 15:11
Amazon Prime Day has momentarily taken over the internet, offering deals on just about everything. For instance, the well-regarded Beats Studio Pro headphones have dropped to $170, which is a discount of more than 50 percent. That’s a record low price. …
Meta AI will launch in six more countries today, including the UK
Published: October 9, 2024 15:00
Meta AI is beginning a big international rollout. The AI assistant will arrive today in Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala, Paraguay, Philippines and the UK. It is also slated to debut in Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Saudi…
A pair of DeepMind researchers have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Published: October 9, 2024 14:50
A day after recognizing former Google vice president and engineering fellow Geoffrey Hinton for his contributions to the field of physics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has honored a pair of current Google employees. On Wednesday, DeepMind CEO…
The Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 technical alpha happens this month
Published: October 9, 2024 14:42
Those looking forward to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s November 19 release may get an early taste of what the flight simulator feels like. The developers have opened up sign-ups for the software’s technical alpha test. We still don’t know when the…
Prime Day Dyson deals: Take $180 off the Dyson V15 Detect Plus cordless vacuum
Published: October 9, 2024 14:10
Amazon’s October Prime Day deals continue to flood the internet during day two of the sale. One of the best deals we've found is on the Dyson V15 Detect Plus cordless vacuum: Prime members can grab it for $570, which represents a discount of $180. The V15…
The best Prime Day vacuum deals from iRobot, Dyson, Shark and others for October Big Deal Days
Published: October 9, 2024 14:07
October Prime Day typically has deals on all kinds of electronics, but it’s a smart move to look for big-ticket items on your list first and foremost. If you’ve been meaning to buy a robot vacuum, now’s a great time to do so. These are some of the more…
Nintendo's latest hardware is Alarmo, a $99 motion-sensing alarm clock (not the Switch 2)
Published: October 9, 2024 14:01
Anyone waiting for a new hardware announcement from Nintendo might be a little disappointed that the company's latest product isn't the successor to the Switch. However, that dismay may not last for long given how delightful the Nintendo Sound Clock:…
Prime Day deals under $50 to shop during October Big Deal Days
Published: October 9, 2024 13:49
Plenty of the tech we cover costs less than $50. And some gadgets hovering close enough to that price just need a decent discount to put them in range. During Amazon’s Prime Day sale, plenty of tech deals can be had for under $50 and we’ve gathered up the…
Threads code shows that a community groups feature may be in development
Published: October 9, 2024 13:37
Many social media platforms take ideas from each other, and Meta seems to be doing something similar recently. As first reported by TechCrunch, Threads is testing a community groups feature that’s similar to Subreddits and X Communities. Chris Messina, a…
Prime Day TV deals include the Samsung Frame TV for a record-low price on Amazon
Published: October 9, 2024 13:01
Amazon’s latest Prime Day sales event has officially begun, and the deals are running rampant. Samsung’s The Frame TV has been brought down to a record low price. The 55-inch model is now $978, which is a massive cut of over $650. If you’ve been eyeing…
Ring adds AI-enabled 'Smart Video Search' as part of its upcoming $20 subscription service
Published: October 9, 2024 13:00
Last week Ring announced a feature that will you to capture video 24/7 so you don't miss anything if a motion alert wasn't triggered. The challenge is that if you'll then need to wade through hours of footage to find an event. Now, the Amazon-owned company…
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices: You can still get up to 68 percent off Echo speakers, Fire TV Sticks and Blink cameras and more
Published: October 9, 2024 12:22
October Prime Day presents a good opportunity for Prime members to snag holiday gifts early, and that’s perhaps most relevant for those eyeing Amazon’s own devices. Gadgets like Echo speakers, Fire TV sticks and Kindles are almost guaranteed to be on sale…
The Justice Department could force Google to break itself up
Published: October 9, 2024 12:10
Google may have to break off parts of its business, such as Chrome and Android, and share users' search data with its competitors, based on the proposed remedies the US Justice Department has submitted in a court filing. The DOJ said it's "considering…
I’m so glad Slow Horses is a hit
Published: October 9, 2024 12:00
The sixth and final episode of Slow Horses’ fourth season lands on Apple TV+ today, giving me a flimsy excuse to urge you all to watch. It’s a pulpy, fun and gripping British spy thriller that has finally started to garner some deserved attention. At six…
The Morning After: Boring Company’s Vegas Loop plagued by lost drivers, trespassers and skateboarders
Published: October 9, 2024 11:17
Elon Musk’s Boring Company pitched that its Vegas Loop, underground tunnels built below Las Vegas, would reduce gridlock in some of the busiest parts of the city, offering a new transport solution that isn’t a monorail. People are transported by ordinary…
T-Mobile and Starlink enable their satellite texting service in Florida
Published: October 9, 2024 10:00
The Federal Communications Commission has given Starlink and T-Mobile permission to enable their satellite texting service for Florida residents ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. In an announcement on X, SpaceX said that Starlink's Direct to Cell…
The best laptop you can buy in 2024
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Published: October 9, 2024 09:00
The laptop buzzword of 2024 is "AI PC" — notebooks that have neural processing units (NPUs) for AI-related tasks. But while it's smart to be aware of those systems, there are far more important things to consider beyond AI-savviness. It turns out buying a…
The best projector for 2024
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Published: October 9, 2024 07:01
If you're looking to upgrade your entertainment setup, finding the best projector could be the perfect solution. Whether you’re into binge-watching shows, hosting outdoor movie nights or even leveling up your gaming experience, modern projectors can help…
DJI Neo review: The best $200 drone ever made
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Published: October 9, 2024 01:00
When DJI revealed its tiny $200 Neo drone, I immediately saw how it could fit into my vlogger’s toolkit to supplement my Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro. Flying those sophisticated drones is a whole thing that requires planning. But the Neo can be launched…
Amazon Prime Day headphone deals include the Sony WH-1000XM5 for $298
Published: October 8, 2024 23:49
Cue my jealousy as my favorite headphones — which I paid full price for — go on sale for Amazon Prime Day. They also happen to be Engadget's favorite wireless headphones at the moment. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are currently available for $298, which is roughly…
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