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Apple’s “Big Week” Recap Apple promised a “big week” of announcements, and it delivered: six new or refreshed devices plus more powerful chips for MacBook Pros....

Overview The most interesting product Apple announced this week was its cheapest and least powerful laptop, the MacBook Neo. It’s an affordable $599 laptop tha...

Overview Apple’s long‑rumored low‑cost Mac, the MacBook Neo, arrives with a starting price of $599. It is powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro se...

Games Coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Mario Day Next week is March 10 — Mario Day often stylized as MAR10. Nintendo has announced that three retro Mario ti...

TikTok’s stance on end‑to‑end encryption TikTok has told the BBC that it will not protect direct messages DMs with end‑to‑end encryption, arguing that doing so...

Overview Rhythm games never really went away after the decline of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and they’re enjoying a bit of a resurgence. Projects like Clone He...

Vinyl Records Are Back – But You Don’t Need to Break the Bank Vinyl records are firmly back in rotation, but getting started does not have to mean spending a f...

Compatibility Overview If you're looking to pre‑order Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor but have an older Mac, be aware of some potential issues. Accordin...

Deal Details Meta has signed an AI licensing deal with News Corp that will allow Meta to use content from The Wall Street Journal and other News Corp brands in...

Announcement and Shutdown Details Highguard, the live‑service multiplayer shooter announced at the Game Awards 2025https://www.engadget.com/gaming/everything-a...

Release Information The indie rhythm game Ratatan is set to release on July 16 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It has been available...

Release Date Denshattack! is set to launch on June 17. The publisher, Fireshine Games, announced the date alongside a new trailer at Nintendo’s recent Indie Wo...

Announcement During today's Nintendo Indie World presentationhttps://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-just-announced-an-indie-world-showcase-for-tomor...

Deal Overview On Tuesday, Ziff Davis announced that it sold its Connectivity division— which includes Ookla's Speedtest and Downdetector—to Accenture for $1.2...

Release Information The musical coming‑of‑age game Mixtape is set to launch on May 7, 2026. It will be available on the usual current‑generation platforms: Ste...

Overview Elgato's Stream Deck helped popularize macro pads among livestreamers and desk‑bound creators. After announcing a suite of new Stream Deck devices las...

Overview Ubisoft is finally releasing The Division Resurgence on March 31 for both iOS and Android. The game was first announced in 2021 and has faced several...

Find Hub Updates - Real‑time location sharing: Users can now share their live location directly within Google Messages conversations. - Luggage tracking: The F...

Policy Change Overview X will suspend creators from its revenue‑sharing program if they post AI‑generated videos depicting armed conflicts without disclosing t...

Minishoot’ Adventures Developer: SoulGame Studio Co‑publisher: IndieArk Minishoot’ Adventures is an indie RPG that blends the top‑down exploration of classic L...

Overview A recent UK trial demonstrated that AI data centers can dynamically adjust their energy demand without disrupting critical workloads, contrasting with...

Overview Audible launched a new budget‑friendly Standard plan that costs $9 per month. The plan still includes a monthly audiobook credit, which can be used to...

March Game Pass Additions - Final Fantasy III – Available today on all Game Pass tiers cloud or download on Xbox Series X/S and PC. - Kingdom Come: Deliverance...

Overview “MacBook Neo” appears to be the name of Apple’s long‑rumored cheap MacBook, based on a regulatory posting on Apple’s website, MacRumors reports. The g...

The 2027 Audi RS5 – A Plug‑In Hybrid That’s Anything But a Novelty There’s more waffling about the future of electric vehicles in America right now than you mi...

Overview Apple has introduced a refreshed MacBook Air powered by the new M5 chip, reversing last year’s price cut for the M4 model. The base price for the M5‑e...

Overview Apple announced a new pair of M5 chips—the M5 Pro and M5 Max—alongside two new MacBooks. The M5 Pro and M5 Max will power the newly announced MacBook...

Overview Apple's announcementhttps://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=4130e2f0-a14f-4c5e-bdab-cd52ac7d8e79&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=...

Overview Apple continues its gradual unveiling of new products this week with the launch of the Studio Display and an all‑new 27‑inch Studio Display XDR. The X...

XLR microphone owners, rejoice: Shure's successor to the MVX2U Digital Audio Interface DAI brings the adapter into the mobile era. The compact MVX2U Gen 2 adds...

Overview Users of Meta's AI smart glasses in Europe may be unknowingly sharing intimate video and sensitive financial information with moderators outside of th...

Overview Meta has begun rolling out an experimental AI shopping tool to a limited set of users in the United States, according to Bloomberg. At present, the fe...

Overview Google Home has introduced several quality‑of‑life updates along with a new AI‑powered feature. The updates are powered by Gemini for Home, which laun...

Overview Google Home has received several quality‑of‑life updates and a new AI‑powered feature announced by the division’s head, Anish Katturkan, on Xhttps://x...

Overview Oukitel’s WP63 is a ruggedized smartphone designed with an unconventional built‑in electric igniter. Targeted at emergency responders and campers, the...

Keyboard Buying Guide – 2026 A keyboard is one of those pieces of gear you interact with constantly, yet it’s easy to overlook how much it affects your day‑to‑d...

Background OpenAI’s Sam Altman announced that the company will amend its deal with the Defense Departmenthttps://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-strikes-a-deal-with...

Australia's government may take a strict stance on ensuring younger users cannot access AI chatbots. Reuters reports that Australian regulators may require app...

Memory Feature on Claude's Free Plan Anthropic is adding a new paid feature to Claude's free tier: the ability to reference previous conversations when generat...

Overview Starlink is preparing to launch its second‑generation satellite constellation, dubbed V2, which aims to deliver speeds comparable to traditional terre...

Feature Overview X is rolling out a built‑in “Paid Partnership” label that creators can apply to sponsored posts, replacing the hashtag workarounds they’ve had...

The iPad Air, Apple’s mid‑range tablet, has been refreshed with the M4 chip and a RAM bump from 8 GB to 12 GB, while keeping the same price points as the previo...

Restock Announcement The Analogue Pocket handheld retro console is back in stock this week, along with the Analogue Dock accessory. Pre‑orders open on March 4...

Background In 2018, computer scientist Stephen Thaler applied for copyright protection for an artwork titled A Recent Entrance to Paradise. Unlike works create...

Nintendo Indie World Showcase – March 3, 2024 at 9 AM ET Nintendo has scheduled an Indie World Showcase livestream for tomorrow, March 3, at 9 AM ET. The compa...

Paramount+ and HBO Max could be merging into a single streaming service Paramount Skydance plans to combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming serv...

iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16e: What’s New? Apple’s most affordable iPhone just got an upgrade. The price stays at $599, but the iPhone 17e brings a new color optio...

iPhone 17e Apple has spruced up this year’s entry‑level iPhone with solid upgrades while keeping the starting price at $599. Key specs: - Storage: 256 GB doubl...