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Overview Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops that places AI front and center. The app provides a streamlined way for heavy Gemini users to acc...

The NAACP is suing xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech for allegedly operating unpermitted methane gas turbines to power the Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis...

We're sliding into developer conference season and one of the biggest events on the upcoming calendar is Google I/O. This year's edition is taking place on May...

Overview Riot Games released a pile of updates for its long‑running MOBA League of Legends. One of the more noteworthy changes coming to the game is the offici...

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs Microsoft has announced significant price increases across the entire Surface line of prod...

Overview Gemini in Chrome is getting a small but handy upgrade. Starting today, Google is rolling out a feature called Skills to Chrome on desktop. Skills let...

Sony Inzone M10S II Monitor Sony’s newest Inzone display targets competitive gamers with a 24.5‑inch OLED panel sourced from LG. The monitor offers two refresh...

Overview Samsung has launched its 2026 lineup of Micro RGB TVs, offering sizes from 55 inches up to 85 inches. These 4K sets use the company's Micro RGB displa...

Overview Websites that intercept the browser’s back button to keep users on their pages—often showing “while you’re here…” suggestions or ads—are a common sour...

Acquisition of Hiro Finance OpenAI has acquired Hiro Finance, a startup that offers AI‑powered financial planning tools. The deal was announced on Monday, but...

Potential Styles - Large rectangular frame comparable to Ray‑Ban Wayfarers. - Slimmer rectangular design similar to the glasses Tim Cook wears. - Larger oval o...

Background Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE has targeted a Reddit user who criticized the agency. A grand jury subpoena obtained by The Intercept orders...

The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI is intensifying as both sides prepare for trial later this month. OpenAI has accused Musk of orchestrating a “legal ambush...

Breach Details An experienced hacking group has claimed to have infiltrated Rockstar Games' cloud servers, while the game publisher has confirmed that there wa...

Overview Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised is set to make its European debut, beginning with the Netherlands. Tesla Europe announced that the driver‑assista...

Settlement Overview IBM has agreed to settle the U.S. Department of Justice’s accusations that the company violated civil‑rights laws with its diversity, equit...

Spring has certainly sprung here at Engadget. We’ve put over a dozen devices through their paces since the last roundup, giving you plenty to catch up on over t...

XChat is now listed on the App Store with an expected release date of April 17. This is a brand‑new messaging app for X users—not the IRC client from the early...

Mission Overview The Orion capsule carrying the Artemis IIhttps://www.engadget.com/science/space/nasas-artemis-ii-mission-has-left-earths-orbit-104219933.html...

FAA's Gaming-Themed Hiring Campaign The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has launched a new recruitment drive aimed at gamers for its air traffic controller...

Background Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic in 2024, primarily to create an “entertainment universe” that would let players “play, watch, shop and engage w...

Incident A 20‑year‑old man was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house, ac...

Background Child social media bans are spreading across Europe and beyond. While many governments are moving to restrict access for minors, Estonia’s education...

Background Whoop, the maker of a screen‑free fitness tracker, could soon face competition. Fitbit teased a Whoop‑style band with Steph Curry at the end of Marc...

Changes to Subscriptions and Third‑Party Integrations Amazon is ending support for third‑party integrations on its Luna cloud‑gaming service. The most immediat...

France moves from Windows to Linux On Wednesday, France announced via TechCrunch that it plans to transition its workstations from Microsoft Windows to the ope...

Overview Google has announced that end‑to‑end encryption E2EE for Gmail on Android and iOS is now rolling out for its enterprise users. Emails that require E2E...

Google News has begun showing Polymarket bets and odds alongside actual stories, according to a report by Futurism. The bets appear as large blocks with links t...

Live Stream Information NASA’s Artemis II mission is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego at approximately 8:07 PM ET today. The landing will be...

Not everyone needs a $1,000 soundbar. It’s easy to argue the sonic superiority of flagship models from Samsung, Sonos, and Sony, but for many people a simple bo...

Price Increase Details YouTube Premium’s ad‑free tier is seeing a price hike in the United States. The new rates take effect during the June 2026 billing perio...

Notepad Update Removes Copilot Branding Microsoft has rolled out a Notepad update for Windows Insiders that removes the Copilot branding and icon from within t...

Amazon’s Leo Satellite Internet Service Amazon’s satellite‑based internet service, Leo, is slated to enter service by mid‑2026, according to CEO Andy Jassy. In...

Background Google has removed the popular psychological horror visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club! from the Play Store. According to Dan Salvato, who led i...

Overview OpenAI has introduced a new $100 per month Pro plan that sits between the existing $20 per month Plus plan and the $200 per month Pro plan. The new ti...

Store Closures Apple is closing three of its retail stores this summer: Apple Store in Trumbull, CT; Escondido, CA; and Towson, MD. The Towson location was the...

Overview A film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid is back in development, this time led by filmmakers Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the directors of Final Dest...

Background You may already know that emulators can run Wii games on a Machttps://www.engadget.com/dolphin-is-releasing-its-gamecube-and-wii-emulator-on-steam-1...

Meta is giving users the ability to edit Instagram comments they leave on posts, though only within a 15‑minute window after they're posted. The setup is simila...

Release Information Thick as Thieves, the magical heist game from the stealth veterans at OtherSide Entertainment, will launch on Steam on May 20. The release...

Play Fibbage, Quiplash and Drawful for free with a streaming subscription. Netflix has added a heavy hitter in party activities to its gaming lineup. The strea...

Overview Developer Klei Entertainment has announced a follow‑up to Don’t Starve that adds a new sense of depth to the popular survival game. Don’t Starve Elsew...

Overview The mountain‑climbing simulation Cairn is receiving a series of free DLC drops under the banner On the Trail. The first installment, titled Deep Water...

Overview Windrose was a hit at the recent Steam Next Fest, with more than 850 000 people checking out the demo and over 1.5 million wishlisting the pirate surv...

Details Tesla may be shifting strategy once again. Reuters reported that the company is working on a smaller and less expensive electric SUV. This would be a b...

Overview Razer has launched the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds, targeting low‑latency audio for gamers. They use Razer’s proprietary HyperSpeed 2.4 GH...

Release Information Indie game studio Coldblood announced today that its debut project Neverway has been given a release window of October 2026. Billed as a “n...

Overview Sunset Visitor has announced the follow‑up to the acclaimed 1000xResist. The new title, Prove You’re Human, returns to a sci‑fi setting and explores a...