Get three months of Apple TV+ for only $9
Apple TV+ has a ton of popular originals like Ted Lasso, Severance, Slow Horses, For All Mankind, Foundation and Silo. If you've been meaning to check them out, you can do so for less right now. Apple...
View ArticleApple's latest iPad drops to a record-low price
Looking to pick up an iPad for carrying out basic tasks like watching shows, catching up on reading and handling some email? The latest base model might be the way to go, especially if you’re a...
View ArticleRoku unveils two new battery-powered security cameras
Roku is wading deeper into the smart home space with two new security cameras, which can run on batteries. As such, you'll be able to place the Roku Battery Camera and Roku Battery Camera Plus pretty...
View ArticleWhatsApp introduces a feature that blocks chat participants from sharing content
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy that can block participants from sharing the contents of a conversation. This is an opt-in tool that’s available for both traditional...
View ArticleMeta expands ads to Threads users in over 30 countries
More people worldwide will be seeing ads on Threads in the future. Back in January, Meta launched a small test of ads visible to a subset of users in the US and Japan, which included a handful of...
View ArticleAmazon's Starlink rival Project Kuiper is reportedly way behind schedule
Amazon’s Project Kuiper is reportedly way behind schedule, according to an investigation by Bloomberg. This is the company’s satellite internet service, which intends to rival SpaceX and Starlink. The...
View ArticleIntel may be preparing to lay off 20 percent of its staff
Intel is reportedly preparing to further reduce its headcount, this time by laying off more than 20 percent of its employees. It could announce a plan to do so as soon as this week. The struggling...
View ArticleEngadget's favorite videos from 20 years of YouTube
For those of us who've been on the internet for decades, today is a big milestone: the 20th anniversary of the first video uploaded to YouTube. That happened way back on April 23, 2005, only about a...
View ArticleYou can trick Google's AI Overviews into explaining made-up idioms
As Big Tech pours countless dollars and resources into AI, preaching the gospel of its utopia-creating brilliance, here's a reminder that algorithms can screw up. Big time. The latest evidence: You can...
View ArticleNintendo, somehow, underestimates demand for Switch 2 pre-orders
Despite an eight year anticipatory wait, Nintendo is still "surprised" at just how many people want the Switch 2. The company has announced that about 2.2 million people have entered a pre-order...
View ArticleGhost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on October 2
The wait is (kind of) almost over. Ghost of Yōtei will be available for PS5 on October 2. This is a sequel to the 2020 hit Ghost of Tsushima and was first announced last year. It’s a PS5 exclusive, as...
View ArticleDiscord's CEO and co-founder is stepping down
Discord CEO and co-founder Jason Citron has announced that he's stepping down from his leadership role at the chat app and being replaced by Humam Sakhnini, a former executive from Activision Blizzard....
View ArticleMeta is bringing smart glasses live translation and AI to more people
Meta AI, the most interesting thing you can do with Ray-Ban Meta glasses, will soon be available to more people. The company's Live Translation feature is rolling out to all the product's markets, and...
View ArticleLG smart TVs are getting Xbox Game Pass this week
Microsoft promised in a strange ad campaign last year that it would bring Xbox Game Pass to more than just its own gaming brand's hardware thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming. One of the previously announced...
View ArticleRetro PlayStation UI options return permanently to the PS5
The PlayStation 5 is getting a software update that brings back the looks of yesteryear. After fans applauded the move to apply the appearances of past Sony generations to their consoles' home screens...
View ArticleNebula's new X1 4K portable projector is liquid cooled
As nice as it is to have a projector wired up in your home cinema, the flexibility a portable model offers is equally valuable. It means you can set up an impromptu big screen in your back yard during...
View ArticleThe best cheap Windows laptops for 2025
Not everyone needs a super-expensive, top-of-the-line laptop, and the good news is you don’t have to break the bank to get a solid machine. Whether you're a student, a casual user or just looking for...
View ArticleAdobe's new AI agent can show you how to use Photoshop
If you're a frequent Photoshop user, there's a good chance you've run into this scenario. You open the program after a long break to edit an image, but this being Photoshop we're talking about, there...
View ArticleThe best mobile microphones for 2025
If you're serious about capturing clean, professional-sounding audio while you're out and about, your phone’s built-in mic probably isn’t cutting it. Whether you’re shooting quick videos, recording...
View ArticleNintendo warns its own preorder invites may arrive after Switch 2 launch
If you were hoping to avoid the chaos that has accompanied the Switch 2 launch by pre-ordering directly from Nintendo, that may not make it arrive any faster. In an update on its website, Nintendo says...
View ArticleStrava can predict your race finish times
Strava has had a few new developments recently, including buying personalized running plan app Runna. Now, it has launched a new training feature for distance runners called Performance Predictions,...
View ArticleThe best pizza oven for 2025
Pizza ovens are having a moment. Companies like Ooni have popularized the ability to make restaurant-quality pies at home by giving you ovens that get hot enough for various pizza styles. Some burn...
View ArticleTSMC shows off 1.4nm chip tech that will appear in future iPhones and other...
In case you're wondering how Moore's Law is doing, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TSMC) just unveiled its latest 1.4-nanometer (nm) A14 process that will enter production in 2028. The...
View ArticlePerplexity's iOS app gets an AI voice assistant
Perplexity has rolled out an update for its iOS app, giving iPhone users access to its AI voice assistant that was initially released for Android users earlier this year. Its voice assistant can...
View ArticleSpacetop AR is now an expensive Windows app instead of a useless screenless...
The Spacetop AR laptop made a splash when it debuted a few years ago with an intriguing pitch: What if you could have a notebook that works entirely through augmented reality glasses, without a...
View ArticleUber is adding Volkswagen ID. Buzz EVs to its US robotaxi fleet
Uber is expanding its robotaxi ambitions with the help of Volkswagen. The two companies are teaming up to offer autonomous rides in ID. Buzz vehicles. They plan to deploy thousands of the vehicles in...
View ArticleSubset Games co-founder Jay Ma went through hell to make Fulcrum Defender
Every video game is a miracle. Long hours, extraordinary technical and artistic requirements and cross-disciplinary collaboration: the very act of making games is difficult, and leaves room for...
View ArticleThe EU is putting repairability rating labels on phones and tablets in June
The EU will be mandating new labels on smartphones and tablets that indicate how repairable the device is. These labels will also include ratings for energy efficiency and durability. They will start...
View ArticleMasterClass subscriptions are 40 percent off right now
If you're interested in expanding your knowledge in different areas and learning new skills with the help of experts in their respective fields, this might be the deal for you. MasterClass...
View ArticleMotorola introduces the no-frills Moto Watch Fit
Motorola has introduced a new smartwatch to its Moto Things branded lifestyle collection. The Moto Watch Fit is due to become available in North America in the coming months, but the company has not...
View ArticleMotorola is blowing out the Razr line with three new models starting at just...
The Razr is almost certainly the most beloved flip phone of all time. But for 2025, Motorola is expanding its iconic flexible phone line to a total of three devices starting at just $699 while leaning...
View ArticleThe Moto Buds Loop are open-ear earbuds you wear like jewelry
As part of the launch of its new "Moto Things" line of accessories, Motorola is introducing the Moto Buds Loop, the company's first take on wireless open-ear earbuds. Rather than completely cover your...
View ArticleGoogle launches a battery replacement program for swollen Pixel 7a handsets
Google is offering free repairs and (in some countries) payments to remedy Pixel 7a battery issues. 9to5Google spotted a Google support page detailing an extended repair program in 40 countries. If...
View ArticleBowers & Wilkins new Px7 S3 wireless headphones feature updated ANC tech
Bowers & Wilkins is back with another pair of high-end wireless headphones. The Px7 S3 looks like an improvement over the previous release in every major way. The company’s calling it the "most...
View ArticleNetflix subtitles are now available in a dialogue-only format
Netflix is adding a new way to watch with subtitles. Starting with season five of the psychological thriller You, captions with only dialogue will be available alongside the standard Subtitles for the...
View ArticleMeta finally acknowledges that Facebook has a major spam problem
Meta is finally acknowledging that Facebook’s feed is filled with too many spammy posts. In an update, the company says it plans to start “cracking down” on some of the worst offenders. “Facebook Feed...
View ArticleCan I offer you a nice image of the Sun in these trying times?
The joint ESA and NASA Solar Orbiter mission has delivered a stunning new image of the Sun and its corona. The sun-observing satellite originally launched in 2020, and besides making the Sun look cool,...
View ArticleRazer has a vertical mouse now
Razer has unveiled two new iterations of its Pro Click mouse with an eye toward comfort. The Pro Click V2 is a standard mouse model, while the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition is the first vertical mouse...
View ArticleThreads is moving to threads.com and adding a bunch of new web features
Back when Meta first introduced its Twitter competitor Threads, many noted that the company had failed to secure the threads.com domain and instead launched the website at threads.net. At the time, the...
View ArticleThe best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025
We still think getting a live TV streaming service is a better deal than paying for cable — but the gulf between the two options is narrowing. Now that many of the major providers go for more than $80...
View ArticleRemedy's co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak comes out June 17
Remedy's first foray into co-op shooters, FBC: Firebreak, is officially launching on June 17. Following employees tasked with cleaning up The Oldest House, the mysterious headquarters of the Federal...
View ArticleThe best gaming handhelds for 2025
Handheld gaming systems are having a moment. While people have been gaming on the go since the halcyon days of the Game Boy, recent years have brought an avalanche of devices that let you play all...
View ArticleNintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop,...
After (what felt like) a long delay, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have opened in the US and Canada. Nintendo finally opened up pre-orders in both regions on April 24, after previously announcing (and...
View ArticlePerplexity is building a browser in part to collect customer data for...
AI company Perplexity announced in February that it was building its own browser called Comet. In a recent interview with the TBPN podcast, CEO Aravind Srinivas gave some insight as to why the business...
View ArticleThe best E Ink tablets for 2025
I’m a longtime lover of pen and paper, so E Ink tablets have been intriguing to me ever since they started becoming more widely available. After having hundreds of half-filled notebooks over the years,...
View ArticleThe best couch co-op games for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox
What feels like a million video games with online multiplayer seem to arrive every week, but good games you can play on the couch with a loved one have only become rarer. If you’re looking for some...
View ArticleThe Morning After: The Switch 2 pre-order struggle
Nintendo may not have enough Switch 2 consoles for everyone, it seems. It’s struggling to meet demand both in Japan and the US, where pre-orders were already delayed due to the tariff fiasco. The...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: The death of 4chan (for now)
4chan, one of the trolliest places on the internet, could be gone for good following last week's hack. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn break down what 4chan was and why it's influence can be...
View ArticleSlate Auto unveils its US-made barebones electric pickup costing just $20,000
A company backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto, just came out of stealth mode to unveil its first EV, and it's incredibly interesting. The Slate Pickup is a tiny and boxy, almost Kei-like truck that will...
View ArticleThe best kitchen gadgets for 2025
Food at the grocery store seems expensive — until you go out to eat. If you’ve decided to get more use out of your kitchen, we know of a few handy gadgets to make cooking at home easier, quicker and...
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