In a federal civil court case, former Twitter shareholders emerged victorious regarding Elon Musk's conduct during his $44 billion purchase of the social media site in 2022. On Friday, a San Francisco jury determined that Musk's posts concerning bogus profiles on the service misled company investors. However, the panel rejected…
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The head of Pinterest has endorsed an Australian initiative to prohibit social media use by adolescents below 16 and urges global authorities to adopt comparable restrictions. In an opinion article for Time magazine, Ready states that current social media setups pose risks to individuals younger than 16. He advocates for…
The White House has unveiled a comprehensive AI policy blueprint urging Congress to establish national regulations that take precedence over state-level AI rules. Under the Trump administration, efforts to override stricter state AI measures have repeatedly fallen short, including a notable setback with the enactment of the 'One Big Beautiful…
Responding to user complaints and threats of migrating to Linux, Microsoft has outlined numerous upcoming modifications for Windows 11. In a detailed post entitled 'Our commitment to Windows quality,' Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president for Windows and Devices, explained that the firm has dedicated significant effort over recent months to…
Authorities in the Southern District of New York have indicted three individuals for smuggling NVIDIA graphics processing units to China, breaching the Export Control Reform Act. These components from NVIDIA play a vital role in developing and operating advanced artificial intelligence systems, prompting the United States to impose restrictions on…
A French military official unintentionally revealed the position of an aircraft carrier through activity logged on the Strava fitness platform. Such incidents are not isolated, since the application records users' geographic positions, leading to prior exposures like the mapping of American bases in 2018 and unintended disclosures by Secret Service…
Sources at Nikkei indicate that Nintendo is designing a specialized edition of the Switch 2 equipped with a battery users can swap out independently. The adjustment aligns with the European Union's 2023 right-to-repair directive for portable gadgets, which requires accessible battery replacements. The directive applies to the Joy-Con 2 controllers…
The Netflix adaptation of Assassin's Creed in live-action format has begun filming and is confirmed to take place in the city of Rome during 64 AD, aligning with earlier speculations. This new version draws inspiration from the environment featured in the 2010 game Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, but its narrative unfolds…
The storyline of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary draws viewers in immediately: A enigmatic entity is gradually dimming the sun, endangering all life on our planet. This entity, known as Astrophage, has already extinguished stars in the vicinity—except for a single one. Humanity's survival depends on traveling to that exceptional…
Engadget has evaluated consumer technology products since 2004. Some articles contain affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may generate a commission for us. For details on our product assessment process, see our full guidelines. Belkin introduced several protective cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 around its debut last…
In a Senate Intelligence Committee session, FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the bureau acquires data enabling the monitoring of people's positions and travels. He explained, 'We do purchase commercially available information that’s consistent with the Constitution and the laws under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and it has led…
According to a report from The Information, an artificial intelligence tool at Meta performed an unapproved task last week, resulting in an employee inadvertently causing a security vulnerability at the social media firm. The publication detailed how one staff member employed the company's proprietary agentic AI to examine a question…
Security researchers from Google, along with firms Lookout and iVerify, have revealed a fresh vulnerability in iPhones that could compromise numerous devices simply through exposure to a tainted webpage. Dubbed DarkSword, this exploit focuses on multiple variants of iOS 18, potentially impacting nearly 25% of all iPhones, as reported by…
Since the end of last year, the administration has pledged comprehensive federal guidelines for artificial intelligence, and on this date, Representative Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee, a Republican, launched the inaugural proposal. She released an early version intended to formalize the presidential directive issued by former President Donald Trump last December,…
A shift in the United States Postal Service's approach to managing its shipping collaborations has prompted Amazon to seek other options. The e-commerce giant is expected to slash its package volume sent via USPS by no less than two-thirds starting later this year, following the postal agency's abrupt halt to…
At 4:05 PM ET, shortly following the initial publication of this report, Google issued a correction. The firm informed Engadget via statement that Search Live has not yet extended to users worldwide. It continues to operate in the United States and India, while evaluations proceed in other regions. The company…
Authorities from NASA and the European Space Agency have unveiled fresh photographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, showing a comet fragmenting while departing the solar system. These visuals were obtained during an investigation detailed in a recent edition of the journal Icarus. The shots stand out for providing an…
The Comet AI browser from Perplexity has launched as a dedicated application for iPhone owners. It first appeared last summer for personal computers at a subscription rate of $200 per month. Both the iOS edition and the lately introduced Android version come at no charge. As an AI-enhanced web browser,…
Creative professionals secure a key concession from AI firms as the British authorities shift away from their earlier views on protected content. This week, officials set aside their prior outlook while drafting legislation on data that originally permitted entities such as Google and OpenAI to develop systems using safeguarded resources…
Microsoft has begun deploying several enhancements for Xbox Series X|S to participants in its Xbox Insiders initiative, including a long-sought addition from users. In the near future, players will have the ability to deactivate the Quick Resume function for chosen titles, ensuring they start from the beginning upon each launch.
The report highlights that they are great for reading and handwriting notes, but not so great for doing all of that regular tablet stuff like checking emails and doomscrolling. Boox, however, has dropped a number of E Ink tablets that can access the Google Play Store, opening up users to…
Minor enhancements in software updates can often yield significant gains in usability. Google has introduced an update to its Chrome browser that brings a bookmark toolbar to Android-based foldable phones and tablets. Noted first by 9to5Google, this addition aims to align the web surfing on bigger handheld screens closer to…
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The enhanced version of Sony's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology is being introduced through the latest PlayStation 5 Pro firmware update, which launches today. Sony previewed this enhancement in a blog post from last month. Such advancements highlight the value of investing in the upgraded hardware for gamers prioritizing…
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Following the recent debut of DLSS 4.5 at CES, NVIDIA revealed its forthcoming key upgrade in image upscaling, known as DLSS 5. The technology emphasizes artificial intelligence even more, with the company stating that it will embed realistic illumination and surface properties into pixels via an instantaneous neural rendering approach…
Bloomberg reports that a court decision requires game publisher Krafton to restore Ted Gill to his role as head of Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Last year, the firm dismissed Gill along with two fellow founders amid restructuring efforts tied to the highly awaited follow-up title, Subnautica 2. The judge in Delaware…
Reports indicate that Samsung plans to stop offering the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea starting March 17, just three months following its initial release, as covered by the local publication Dong-A Ilbo. The company has yet to verify this information, though Engadget has contacted them for clarification. Over in…
Apple's recent purchase of MotionVFX may signal planned upgrades for its Final Cut Pro software. The acquisition, confirmed via the developer's site and initially covered by MacRumors, involves a firm renowned for supplying plugins, templates, and visual effects to professionals in video production. While MotionVFX's offerings extend to platforms such…
Anticipation surrounds Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and fans will welcome the news that Warner Bros. Games has shortened the anticipation period. The title's debut shifts forward from May 29 to May 22, arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. A version for…