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 feature differences. The ad, "Responding to the Rumors," playfully depicts the iPhone as lagging behind the Pixel...
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 13-inch Surface Laptop 7 with similar specs. Both will feature PixelSense Flow LCD...
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-square-foot Mesa facility, strategically located near Waymo's service areas, will streamline production, enabling robotaxis to enter public service...
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 price and limited game library less appealing, especially considering the Ally's access...
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 colors, improving usability and accessibility for all ages. The update builds upon "Material You," emphasizing expressive...
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 library and convenience. Its success is attributed to Nintendo's 'lateral thinking with withered technology'...
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 staff shortages, led multiple controllers to take trauma leave, further exacerbating the situation. United Airlines cancelled dozens of...
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 functionalities. While Skype once boasted over 300 million users, its popularity declined in recent years due to...
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), while maintaining nonprofit oversight. This change allows for simpler capitalization and increased resources for the...
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 cutting off access. This follows the recent passing of the Take It Down Act, making non-consensual...
