Twitter’s rebrand to X could worsen its legal and financial problems
Twitter’s rebrand to X is well underway. The name and iconic bird logo have been (mostly) stripped from the company’s San Francisco headquarters, and an “X” has replaced the blue bird atop twitter.com....
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Moto Razr+: A clamshell comparison
Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest clamshell-style foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The new handset's biggest change is a 3.4-inch cover display that is significantly larger than the...
View ArticleAmazon Prime members can now get pre-approved for new Boost Infinite plans
Amazon has teamed up with Boost Infinite, a wireless carrier owned by Dish Wireless, and has launched a storefront to make the latter's SIM kits more accessible. While Amazon sells SIM cards from a...
View ArticleThe best cheap Windows laptops for 2023
If you’re a regular Engadget reader, you probably don’t think of cheap Windows laptops when you think of daily drivers. But it would be a big mistake to ignore these devices — if not for yourself, then...
View ArticleAnthropic, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI form an AI safety group
It's no secret that AI development brings a lot of security risks. While governing bodies are working to put forth regulations, for now, it's mostly up to the companies themselves to take precautions....
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Watch 6, Tab S9 and more
Samsung has finally announced its next generation of foldable smartphones, and a whole lot more. The company hosted its first ever Galaxy Unpacked event from its hometown of Seoul, South Korea...
View ArticleThe man behind the USB-C iPhone rebuilt the AirPods Pro case to make it...
Robotics engineer Ken Pillonel, known for creating a makeshift USB-C iPhone and AirPods, has revealed his next project. The modding wunderkind has deconstructed Apple’s AirPods Pro case and built a...
View ArticleBumble spins its BFF friend-finding feature off into a standalone app
Seven years after Bumble launched Bumble BFF, the company is finally giving users their own app for making friends. Bumble has announced the release of Bumble For Friends, an app dedicated solely to...
View ArticleHow to choose the best TV for gaming right now
Finding a suitable TV for your PlayStation or Xbox used to require a careful look at spec sheets. Today, however, the best TVs for gaming are usually the best TVs you can buy, period. While nobody...
View ArticleSummer Samsung Unpacked 2023: Everything announced at the event
This year's summer edition of Samsung Unpacked was busy, to put it mildly. The company not only introduced its latest wave of foldable phones, but major updates to its smartwatch and tablet lineups....
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 pre-orders on Amazon include a $200 gift card
Samsung has only just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, but there are already deals to be had if you lock in a pre-order on Amazon. Those who pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will get...
View ArticleThe best WiFi extenders in 2023
A reliable home internet connection has never been more important. Many of us work from home part-time or full-time now, and others increasingly have more of their home powered by smart devices. Also,...
View ArticlePre-order a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 on Amazon and get a free $50 gift card
Samsung didn't only have new phones to show off at its Unpacked event. The company took the opportunity to reveal the Galaxy Watch 6 too. The latest wearable starts at $300, but Amazon is sweetening...
View ArticleAmazon, Microsoft-led group shares data for open alternative to Google Maps
The Overture Maps Foundation, a group founded by Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and TomTom, has released an initial open dataset that will help developers build mapping apps and other location-based tools....
View ArticleThe best wireless headphones for 2023
Over-ear noise-canceling headphones typically offer the most comprehensive set of features we want for our listening pleasure. The best of these wireless options combine stellar sound quality with...
View ArticleNASA picks Lockheed Martin to build the nuclear rocket that’ll take us to Mars
NASA and DARPA have chosen aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin to develop a spacecraft with a nuclear thermal rocket engine. Announced in January, the initiative — in which BWX Technologies...
View ArticleMajor automakers team up to create new North American EV charging network
Seven major automakers have banded together to create a new charging network in North America, with an eventual target of 30,000 high-powered charge points near urban and highway locations. The...
View ArticleXbox home screen revamp provides quicker access to games
Microsoft isn't done refining the interface on your Xbox console. The company is rolling out an updated home screen for Xbox Series/X and One users that theoretically puts games within closer reach...
View ArticleAugust's PlayStation Plus monthly games include Death's Door and Dreams
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for August. There’s no clear headliner here, but a trio of nifty titles are about to drop, including the incredible Zelda-ish adventure...
View ArticleWitchy narrative adventure ‘The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood’ hits PC and Switch...
Deconstructeam announced today that its upcoming divination-based game, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, arrives on August 16th. The player-choice-driven narrative adventure will be available for PC and...
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