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A new open source project, d7vk, aims to bring Direct3D 7 games to Linux via a Vulkan-based translation layer built on dxvk, the compatibility tech used in Valve’s Proton. Author WinterSnowfall says it won’t be merged in…
PlayStation architect Mark Cerny signaled Sony’s next console will shift from proprietary chipsets to a more PC-like design, developed with AMD under Project Amethyst. He says a redesigned GPU and machine‑learning featur…
Great tech doesn’t have to be pricey. This curated list spotlights gadget gifts under $50 that aim to make life easier for travelers, bookworms, students and anyone craving convenience. Picks range from an Apple AirTag a…
With 2025 winding down, Engadget’s latest episode brings Deputy Editor Billy Steele together with Devindra to revisit standout gadgets, from Google’s Pixel and the iPhone 17 Pro to surprises like the Ninja Swirl and a Te…
Google’s upcoming Wallet settings tap your purchase and pass history to tailor experiences across its services. If turned on, the data can drive personalized ads, offers, promotions, and recommendations—down to recognizi…
Reports of a YouTube outage this morning largely traced back to ad blockers, as users who saw mostly blank pages found the site worked again in browsers without them. A DownDetector spike initially suggested a partial pl…
Samsung’s 83-inch OLED S85F has fallen to an all-time low price of $2,497 on Amazon, a 42 percent cut from $4,297, matching pricing typically seen on premium 65-inch OLEDs. The 2025 model delivers true OLED contrast with…
Apple is testing camera miniaturization for next year’s iPhone 18 Pro models, a leaker says, using HIAA hole punch tech to shrink the front camera now inside the Dynamic Island. The screen shape will change, but it’s unc…
Coca-Cola's new AI holiday spot has reignited backlash from artists and writers, echoing last year's furor. Robert King likened it to Zootopia, Reid Southen called it stupid ugly trash, Karla Ortiz urged a boycott, and A…
IKEA has announced 21 Matter-compatible smart home products, promising reasonable prices and a January launch, all working with HomeKit and the Apple Home app. The lineup spans 11 dimmable bulbs in various shapes and lum…
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman announced a new team to build “humanist superintelligence,” saying it will be limited, contextual, and built to serve people. In a blog post, he stressed keeping humans “at the top of …
Pebblebee is rolling out its Gen 5 Card and Clip trackers for Android Find Hub and Apple Find My, adding wireless charging to the ultra‑thin Card 5 and brighter LEDs and a louder alert to the Clip 5. The 1.8mm Card 5 is …
YouTube has pushed a fresh wave of AI age verification, angering some. The system was announced in July, with checks starting in August and first hitting users in late September. Over the past 24 hours, users on Reddit r…
New research is challenging tech’s promises about AI learning. In a Wharton experiment, people using Google’s AI summaries produced generic health advice, while traditional search yielded more nuanced guidance. An MIT st…
Microsoft is pushing into “superintelligence,” a more powerful form of AI it hopes could spur advances in medicine and materials science. Mustafa Suleyman, chief of the Microsoft AI group, will lead the MAI Superintellig…
Apple is developing a second iPhone Air that may replace its single rear camera with a dual setup, says Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, citing supply chain sources. The trial design adds a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide besid…
Apple will disable automatic Wi‑Fi credential syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch for European Union users in iOS 26.2, according to a report that Apple reportedly confirmed to Numerama. The change, tied to the EU’s D…
Google’s Gemini Deep Research now reaches beyond the web, pulling context directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat to inform responses. The tool can analyze Docs, Slides, Sheets, PDFs, emails, and messages…
Cloud gaming arrives on Sony’s PlayStation Portal starting today, opening the handheld to streaming beyond Remote Play. Owners can access select digital PS5 titles from their own libraries and a catalog available through…
Former Meta interface designers Mina Fahmi and Kirak Hong unveiled Sandbar's Stream, a ring billed as a "mouse for voice" that records whispered thoughts with a press and hold on the touchpad, chats via an in-app AI, org…
Google unveiled Project Suncatcher, a moonshot to test AI computing in space using swarms of solar-powered satellites fitted with its TPU chips and linked by laser communications. The company says early radiation tests s…
Google is updating the Pixel-exclusive Sounds app to version 3.3, bringing a Material 3 Expressive refresh and 18 nature recordings to the Sound Matters collection, including cicadas, cuckoos, and a dawn chorus captured …
After introducing floating controls on Android, Google is broadening AI Mode’s footprint in Chrome with a new shortcut on Android and iOS that appears beneath the New Tab Page search bar at google.com/aimode, alongside I…
T-Mobile is widening access to its Starlink-powered emergency texting, letting anyone with a compatible phone — including AT&T and Verizon users — sign up to text 911 over satellite for free. Supported devices exclude ph…
Google released a Theme packs app on the Play Store to let Pixel owners personalize in one tap, bundling wallpapers, dynamic colors, app icons, clock, sounds, and Gboard into seasonal packs. The first set, Wicked: For Go…