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Netflix is revamping its TV home page, launching in the coming weeks and months. The new design is cleaner, features enhanced visual elements, improved recommendations based on mood and interests, and incorporates shortc…
Netflix is testing a new short-form video feature on its mobile app, mirroring similar offerings from TikTok and YouTube Shorts. This global rollout, appearing as a new tab, features curated clips from "Today's Top Picks…
PlayStation Studios has announced the creation of teamLFG, a new studio based in Bellevue, Washington. Composed of industry veterans and newcomers, teamLFG is developing a team-based action game inspired by fighting game…
Leaked FCC photos seemingly confirm an upcoming Xbox-branded handheld gaming console. Two versions of ASUS's ROG Ally 2 are shown, one with a dedicated Xbox button and another without. The Xbox version boasts a more powe…
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday evening. The mission deployed 28 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. This marks the sixth flight for the Falcon 9's f…
Security researcher Micah Lee uncovered critical flaws in TeleMessage Signal, a communication app used by high-ranking US officials, including former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Lee's analysis revealed that the…
Google launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), a superior AI model boasting top rankings in coding benchmarks like LMArena and WebDev Arena. Available via Gemini API and Vertex AI, it offers improved coding, web a…
Google released the Android 15 May security patch for Pixel phones, addressing 28 security vulnerabilities, with one potentially under targeted attack. The update includes fixes for degraded microphone recording quality …
Microsoft announced new AI-powered Windows features for Copilot+ PCs. These include AI agents that simplify settings changes via natural language prompts, automating tasks with user permission. Improved Windows search, e…
Oura Ring integrates with Dexcom's Stelo CGM to display glucose data alongside sleep, activity, and diet information within its app. This allows users to see how lifestyle factors impact glucose levels. Simultaneously, O…
Microsoft unveiled smaller, lighter versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. The 12-inch Surface Pro weighs 1.5 pounds and the 13-inch Surface Laptop weighs 2.7 pounds. Both feature Snapdragon X Plus chips, 16GB R…
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch in 2024, featuring a nearly invisible crease and a high-quality hinge, potentially using liquid metal. Analyst Mark Gurman highlights improvements over competitors like…
New iPhone 17 Pro renders show a horizontal camera bar, prompting comparisons to Google Pixel phones. Google responded with a humorous ad campaign featuring animated Pixel and iPhone characters, highlighting perceived fe…
Microsoft is reportedly releasing smaller versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. A leaked report suggests a 12-inch Surface Pro 11 with a Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16GB RAM, and 256GB/512GB storage options, and a …
Waymo announced it has over 1,500 commercial self-driving robotaxis in operation and is investing millions with Magna to build over 2,000 more autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles at a new Arizona factory. This 239,000-squa…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $449.99 with games costing up to $79.99, faces stiff competition from handheld gaming PCs like the Asus ROG Ally. The author, already owning an Ally, finds the Switch 2's high pr…
Google will unveil "Material Design 3 Expressive," an update to its Android design language, at its Google I/O conference. Leaked information suggests a focus on emotionally engaging interfaces with bold shapes and color…
Engadget staff reflect on the Nintendo Switch's legacy eight years after its release. Praised for its innovative hybrid design, the Switch defied expectations with its relatively weak hardware, excelling due to its game …
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport briefly lost contact with planes on April 28th, causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations. The incident, attributed to antiquated systems and staf…
After over two decades, Skype, the pioneering video calling service, is shutting down on May 5th. Microsoft, Skype's owner, encourages users to transition to its Microsoft Teams platform, which offers similar functionali…
OpenAI, initially focused on AI research, now aims for democratic AI access. Their mission is to ensure AGI benefits all humanity. OpenAI is transitioning its for-profit structure to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), w…
The popular deepfake pornography website, Mr. Deepfakes, has permanently shut down. The platform, which hosted 43,000 videos viewed over 1.5 billion times, was reportedly taken down due to a critical service provider cut…
Apple is reportedly developing a redesigned, larger-screened iPhone Air for a 2026 release, maintaining the same overall size as the 2025 model. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests this will precede a third iteration with a la…
Virtual reality (VR) partying is exploding in popularity, with platforms like VRChat hosting thousands of concurrent users at weekly events. Driven by factors like affordability and lack of regulation, VR clubs offer a u…
A Valve insider, Tyler McVicker, claims Half-Life 3, codenamed HLX, is playable from start to finish and undergoing extensive playtesting. McVicker states that plot details have leaked, despite tighter secrecy than its p…