Microsoft is no longer making new games for the Xbox One
Almost three years into the Xbox Series X/S lifecycle, Microsoft says it is no longer making games for the Xbox One. While the company will continue to support ongoing previous-generation titles like...
View ArticleTwitch will give smaller streamers a bigger cut of subscriptions
Twitch is giving livestreamers a considerably stronger incentive to grow their audiences. The service plans to roll out a Partner Plus program that will give more successful creators a 70 percent share...
View Article‘Cocoon’ is worth getting excited about
Cocoon is a game that makes perfect sense while you're playing it. That would be an unremarkable achievement if it wasn't also a game that forces you to use its levels to solve themselves. At Summer...
View ArticleRockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has a new studio
Rockstar Games co-founder and former creative director Dan Houser has a new company. Absurd Ventures says it will build stories, characters and worlds across different mediums — including but not...
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The best smartphones you can buy right now
Choosing the best smartphone for your needs can be challenging. With so many brands offering similar features at similar prices, it can be hard to understand what device actually has the things you...
View ArticleUDO details Super Gemini synthesizer, a 20-voice beast perfect for sound design
British instrument manufacturer Unidentified Dancing Objects (UDO) has released pricing and availability information for its upcoming Super Gemini synthesizer after first teasing the device at...
View ArticleHow to find the best gaming console for you in 2023
There is no such thing as the "best game console," but figuring out which one is right for you is more in reach. There are seven systems that you could reasonably call “current gen,” and others, such...
View ArticleVirgin Galactic will start commercial spaceflight as soon as June 27th
After years of development, Virgin Galactic is finally ready to take paying customers. The company has confirmed that its first commercial spaceflight, Galactic 01, will launch between June 27th and...
View ArticleAir National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents has been indicted
Jack Texeira, the Air National Guard member who was arrested in April for sharing documents containing US intelligence matters, has been indicted on six counts of willful retention and transmission of...
View ArticleForza maker Turn 10 teams with Hutch on a 'car customization' mobile game
The developer of Forza Motorsport, Turn 10, is teaming with F1 Clash's Hutch on a new mobile game. The title will be focused on a "car customization experience and tuned for a broad audience on mobile...
View ArticleThe Reddit blackout is already forcing unexpected changes
It’s now clear that the Reddit blackout will have a significant impact on the platform, but perhaps not in the way its organizers intended. Rather than walk back the API policy changes that will force...
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The Morning After: Get ready for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Prepare your ovenable protein of choice, hang out the ornaments and make haste to invite your friends. We’re rapidly approaching this year’s Prime Day, and so it’s about time you got yourself ready to...
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The best wireless chargers in 2023
A wireless charging stand or pad makes life a little easier. You don’t have to fumble with a cable when trying to get a quick charge for a device at the end of a long day, and you’re less likely to...
View ArticleSonos’ 25 percent off Father's Day sale ends this weekend
Even if you already have a Father’s Day gift on lock, Sonos’ sale for the holiday is worth checking out while it’s still live. The audio gear maker has knocked up to 25 percent off its speakers and...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: Reddit’s revolt, MacBook Air 15 and Mac Studio reviews
What good is Reddit without the support of its community? This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the recent subreddit revolts, following the company’s decision to dramatically increase the cost of...
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Why the 'Oxenfree II' team became Netflix's first game studio
In early 2021, Night School was in the market for a partnership. The studio’s debut game, Oxenfree, was a breakout success in 2016, and it was followed by Afterparty in 2019 and then 2020’s Next Stop...
View ArticleThe best PS5 accessories for 2023
So you managed to buy a PlayStation 5 – congratulations, you beat supply shortages to obtain one of the most sought-after consoles in recent memory. Now comes the fun part. No PS5 is complete without a...
View ArticleSummer Game Fest 2023: All the games announced
After dozens of stories, we’re just about wrapped with our coverage of Summer Game Fest 2023. Following the cancellation of E3 back in March, we had a smaller, stripped-back experience at SGF. It...
View ArticleThe US is now the second-largest EV market behind China
The US has routinely lagged behind Europe and other regions in terms of EV adoption, but no longer. Counterpoint estimates that American EV sales jumped 79 percent year-over-year in the first quarter...
View ArticleSpotify ends its podcast deal with Harry and Meghan
Spotify and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they’ve “mutually decided to part ways,” ending a deal for Harry and Meghan to produce podcasts for the company. The agreement, which the two sides...
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