This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand has never been cheaper
The Anker 3-in-1 Cube MagSafe charging stand is on sale at Amazon for $113. This matches a record low price for the charging accessory and is 25 percent off. That’s still a large chunk of change for a...
View ArticleFTC launches an antitrust probe into Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI
Microsoft is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over its deal with Inflection AI, according to The Wall Street Journal. Back in March, the company hired almost all of Inflection AI's...
View ArticleWeber Slate griddle review: A smash burger machine with clever features
Flat-top griddles are insanely popular. Even if an aspiring grill master prefers charcoal or pellets for their main machine, chances are they’re packing a griddle for smash burgers, breakfast and other...
View ArticleSkatrix for Apple Vision Pro now features room-scale mixed reality gameplay
Niantic's skating sim Skatrix Pro just got a beefy update for Apple Vision Pro that adds room-scale mixed reality gameplay, among other features. This means that the little skater boi avatar is free to...
View ArticleThe best laptop you can buy in 2024
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...
View ArticleTikTok’s AI efforts reportedly exploit loopholes to use premium Nvidia chips
The US has banned companies like Nvidia from selling their most advanced AI chips to China since 2022. But if loopholes exist, profit-hungry corporations will find and exploit them. The Information...
View ArticleMicrosoft and CWA forge labor neutrality agreement covering all ZeniMax workers
Microsoft and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have forged a labor neutrality agreement for all ZeniMax workers. The CWA says the deal is similar to the one from 2022 covering Activision...
View ArticleApple's Studio Display is $300 off right now
If you have one of Apple's non-iMac desktops or a MacBook you’d like to plug into a monitor, perhaps it’s time for an upgrade (or to buy a dedicated display in the first place). As it happens, Apple’s...
View ArticleRecord labels will start reaching into the pockets of Twitch DJs
Twitch has entered into a first-of-its-kind partnership with all of the major record labels that will force DJs who monetize to pay a fee to use songs in livestream sets. The actual percentage being...
View ArticleAmazon Prime Day 2024: Everything we know about Amazon's sale in July
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming soon, and if history is any indication, it will bring a swath of discounts on everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities. If you’re a Prime member,...
View ArticleBoeing’s Starliner overcomes last-second problems to dock with the ISS
Boeing’s Starliner has successfully docked with the ISS — but not without some last-minute problems. The company’s first crewed test flight to the space station linked up at 1:34 PM ET after missing...
View ArticleApple will reportedly build a dedicated Passwords app for the iPhone and Mac
Apple plans to build a password management app right into the next versions of iPhone and Mac operating systems, reported Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Thursday. The new app, simply called Passwords, will...
View ArticleThe best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2024
The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork offer the best of both worlds, so you don’t have to make the hard decision and choose one over the other. With gaming laptops being much more affordable than...
View ArticleThe Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s big event
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday with the usual parade of new stuff the company has been working on. But, much as it wants to preserve its surprises, there have been...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: How AI will shape Apple's WWDC 2024
We're gearing up to cover Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next week! In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into everything they expect at WWDC: Tons of AI announcements; more on...
View ArticleAmazon Freevee adds terrifying AI-generated men to 12 Angry Men poster
The classic movie 12 Angry Men is titled as such because, well, it's about a jury comprised of 12 men. But viewers have noticed recently that the image Amazon uses for the movie has more than 12...
View ArticleThe best backpacking and camping gear for dads
If getting “away from the things of man” is something that appeals to the dad in your life, then you’ve got a good starting point for Father’s Day gifts. The right gear can keep him safer and more...
View ArticleBlackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 19 arrives for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite PCs
With performance and especially efficiency that should scare Intel, Windows PCs running Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Elite have strong appeal for content creators. The current problem is a lack of...
View ArticleApple's AI push will reportedly be called Apple Intelligence, of course
Just a few days before Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC 2024) kicks off, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has delivered his final round of party-spoiling details. The biggest takeaway: Apple will...
View ArticleFinally, I can make my iPhone look like total crap
Apple has been holding its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) for over 30 years and frankly — other than no one calling them out for abbreviating it with two Ws in that span of time — I don't have...
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