Twitch is ending its pandemic-era Prime Video watch parties
If you're one of the — apparently few — remaining people still doing watch parties now that the pandemic lockdowns are way behind us, we're sorry to say that watching Prime Video shows with your pals...
View ArticleThe best smart light bulb for 2024
Whether you want to set the right mood for your next movie night or you just want hands-free control of your home’s lighting, smart light bulbs might be the solution for you. These IoT devices make it...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: Why is the US trying to ban TikTok again?
Another week, another concerted effort to ban TikTok in the US – except this time, it could actually happen. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget Senior Editor Karissa Bell around...
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The Morning After: The best smartphones under $300
Aside from who’d win in a fight between Elon Musk and the ghost of Steve Jobs, the question I’m asked most is how to find the best budget-friendly smartphone. Samsung As an insufferable early...
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Chatbots promise a future that will never arrive
Conversing with your computer has been a dream of futurists and technologists for decades. When you look at 2004’s state of the art, it’s staggering to see how far we’ve come. There are now billions of...
View ArticleThe Google Nest Thermostat drops to $100 ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Folks who like controlling aspects of their home using their voice or an app may be pleased to learn there’s a sale on Google Nest gear happening now ahead of the Amazon Spring Sale. There are some...
View ArticleOne of our favorite pairs of noise-cancelling earbuds is down to a record-low...
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are now $250 on Amazon ahead of the Spring Sale. This is a discount of 17 percent, as they typically cost $300. It also happens to be a record-low price for the...
View ArticleDisney+ screws UK Doctor Who fans with global release strategy
The latest series of Doctor Who will debut on iPlayer and globally on Disney+ at midnight in the UK. The first two hour-long episodes land on May 11, which will then air on BBC One later that day in...
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Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: Upgrades that aren’t worth the extra cost
Less than four months after debuting its mid-range Accentum headphones, Sennheiser revealed another version at CES that remains more affordable than its flagship Momentum set. Dubbed the Accentum Plus,...
View ArticleThe best early Amazon Big Spring Sale deals you can shop today
There's another jumbo-sized Amazon sale on the way. The Big Spring Sale, as it's called, will run from March 20 to March 25 and include a variety of discounts on "seasonally relevant items." This...
View ArticleNetflix will stream the Mark Twain Prize honoring Kevin Hart on May 11
Netflix is the new streaming home of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor as part of a multiyear deal. This year's prize is going to Kevin Hart, who is being honored for his "extraordinary...
View ArticleWalmart is selling the M1 MacBook Air for only $700
The M1 MacBook Air has dropped to its lowest price ever, thanks to a sale at Walmart. You can pick one up for just $700, which is $50 cheaper than the previous low and a whopping $300 discount from the...
View ArticleUber and Lyft are quitting Minneapolis over a driver pay increase
Uber and Lyft plan to end operations in Minneapolis after the city council voted to increase driver pay. The council passed an ordinance on the issue last week. On Thursday, it voted to overrule a...
View ArticleMicrosoft is once again asking Chrome users to try Bing through unblockable...
Microsoft has been pushing Bing pop-up ads in Chrome on Windows 10 and 11. Windows Latest and The Verge reported on Friday that the ad encourages Chrome users (in bold lettering) to use Bing instead of...
View ArticleThe FTC is probing Reddit’s AI licensing deals
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into Reddit’s AI licensing deals, the company disclosed in paperwork filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, which is in the midst of its...
View ArticleThe PS5 Pro is reportedly coming this holiday season
Confession time: I already have a copy of Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the PS5 even though I still don't have a PlayStation 5 console. I never get consoles the moment they come...
View ArticleTesla settles long-running racial discrimination court battle with former worker
Owen Diaz's lengthy court battle against Tesla is officially over, now that both parties have agreed on a settlement. Attorney Lawrence Organ, Diaz's lawyer, told CNBC that that the "parties have...
View ArticleThe Morning After: TikTok bans and Airbnb cams
The biggest story this week was TikTok and the US government going at it again, with the house voting in favor of a bill that could force TikTok's parent company to sell to a US owner or face getting...
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Moon mining startup Interlune wants to start digging for helium-3 by 2030
A budding startup called Interlune is trying to become the first private company to mine the moon’s natural resources and sell them back on Earth. Interlune will initially focus on helium-3 — a helium...
View ArticleIt took Starbucks a little too long to realize coffee NFTs aren't it
Starbucks is pulling the plug on Odyssey, its Web3 rewards program that gave members access to collectible NFTs. The company updated its FAQ on Friday to let members know that the beta program is...
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