The New York Times joins the trend of end-of-year summaries with its latest offering called Year in Games. This tool compiles data on the daily puzzles and word games that subscribers engaged with throughout 2025. Users have the option to access customized summaries of their activity or explore aggregate figures…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against five prominent television manufacturers, accusing them of deploying spyware that targets advertisements based on user viewing without permission. Paxton, often criticized for various controversies, is pursuing this case to protect consumer privacy interests. The lawsuit targets Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense,…
Google continues to expand artificial intelligence features across its platforms. YouTube Gaming has unveiled an open beta program named Playables Builder, enabling a limited group of YouTube creators to access a prototype web application powered by Gemini 3. This tool facilitates the creation of short, engaging games without the need…
For holiday downtime away from work or classes, anime makes an excellent choice, and current promotions allow new users to subscribe to a full year of Crunchyroll starting at just $65. These limited-time offers, valid until December 29, lower the annual Fan tier from $80 to $67 and the Mega…
Netflix has formed an agreement with iHeartMedia to distribute video versions of podcasts, guaranteeing an endless supply of material. The collaboration encompasses upcoming installments from over 15 well-regarded podcasts, such as The Breakfast Club, Dear Chelsea, My Favorite Murder, and several more. Subscribers will be able to view these video…
Meta first showcased a voice amplification capability for its smart glasses series, dubbed Conversation Focus, at the September Meta Connect event. This function, designed to boost nearby voices, is now being deployed through the firm's most recent software enhancements. Once activated, the tool aims to improve clarity when conversing in…
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In response to a legal notice from Disney, Google has started removing AI-produced videos that include Disney figures from its YouTube platform. Publications such as Variety and Deadline report that the tech giant took down numerous clips showing characters like Deadpool, Moana, Mickey Mouse, elements from Star Wars, and additional…
During a period when Grok, the AI developed by xAI, controversially preferred a second Holocaust scenario instead of imagining the destruction of Elon Musk's mind, the system has encountered further glitches. After a tragic shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia amid celebrations kicking off Hanukkah, the chatbot has been delivering…
For readers immersed in a story who need a quick reminder about a character's identity midway through, Amazon's latest Kindle innovation aims to provide assistance directly on the device. Known as Ask this Book, this capability debuted at the company's September hardware showcase and has now rolled out to American…
Ayaneo has unveiled its debut smartphone, the Pocket Play, following a teaser released in November. The device revives elements of the classic Xperia Play through a sliding feature that converts it from a thick phone into a dedicated gaming console. When in gaming mode, the Pocket Play includes a control…
Fans of the classic sci-fi series may find renewed excitement following the release of Alien: Romulus, as reports indicate a fresh title is progressing in production. Insider Gaming has revealed that work on a new entry in the Alien universe has resumed. Informants described it as a solo experience located…
Enthusiasts of the Half-Life series have demonstrated remarkable endurance over the years. According to a recent episode of the Insider Gaming Weekly podcast, the long-awaited third entry in the series is reportedly slated to debut alongside Valve's upcoming Steam Machine hardware during the spring season of 2026. Mike Straw, a…
Apple has unveiled iOS 26.2, which delivers various user-friendly enhancements and security patches. Key additions encompass automatically created episode chapters in the Podcasts application, an enhanced AirDrop security feature via verification codes, reminder-based alarms, and expanded options for managing Liquid Glass effects on the Lock Screen through a transparency adjustment…
CRKD has launched the Nitro Deck 2, an upgraded controller accessory designed to appeal to Nintendo Switch users despite the advancements in the new Joy-Con 2 controllers. Building on the popularity of its predecessor, which gained favor among original Switch owners since its 2023 release, the latest version offers broad…
John Cena kicked off his WWE farewell appearances earlier this year in January, and the wrestling icon's run wraps up soon with a spotlight bout at the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. In what marks his career closer, Cena faces off against Gunther, dubbed 'The Ring General,' atop a…
Amazon has addressed viewer complaints about mistakes in its AI-created episode summaries by seemingly removing them from Prime Video. Launched in November, the Video Recaps tool was designed to help users quickly catch up on continuing series, though problems arose when a summary for Fallout misstated essential story details and…
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IKEA continues to enhance its smart home lineup beyond the addition of Matter compatibility. The Swedish retailer has introduced a fresh series of Qi-compatible wireless chargers, highlighted by the VÄSTMÄRKE model, which merges a convenient phone-holding grip similar to PopSockets with integrated cable management. Priced at $10, the VÄSTMÄRKE charger…
The studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Sandfall Interactive, capitalized on the momentum from the RPG's standout performance at The Game Awards by releasing a complimentary 'Thank You' update to show appreciation to its community. Far from a simple fix, this expansion introduces an explorable area along with additional challenging…
Google has introduced Gemini-enhanced capabilities to its Search platform and Translate application. The company claims this AI advancement delivers smoother and more precise renditions of text with subtle connotations. The Translate service now factors in informal language and regional sayings, avoiding literal interpretations that often fall short. This enhancement to…
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Reddit has initiated legal proceedings in Australia's High Court to challenge the nation's prohibition on social media access for those under 16, according to Reuters. The online discussion site contends that the legislation violates the Australian constitution by limiting political speech. Furthermore, it claims exclusion from the rule since it…
Engadget has evaluated and assessed consumer technology products since 2004. Some articles contain affiliate links, and purchases made via these may generate a commission for us. Learn more about our product assessment process. Even after Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, online shopping opportunities for presents or personal holiday…
The action-packed tribute to Formula One racing and Apple gadgets, titled F1: The Movie, has launched for streaming on Apple TV for all subscribers. This comes after an extended period in cinemas, where the production grossed over $630 million worldwide, marking it as Apple's top-performing original movie to date. Joseph…
Electricity represents just 21 percent of total global energy use, with fossil fuels and other sources filling the gaps to keep societies running, though their dominance is expected to fade regardless of circumstances. According to the International Energy Agency, the proportion of energy from electricity could rise to twice that…
{"title": "Engadget Podcast Examines Netflix's Warner Bros. Bid Amid Intense Bidding War", "body": ["Netflix recently unveiled a staggering $82.7 billion proposal to acquire Warner Bros., a development poised to overhaul streaming platforms and the entertainment sector. Paramount, undeterred, responded with a more aggressive $108 billion unsolicited offer this week. The…
During a Reddit Ask Me Anything session, independent game creator Edmund McMillen shared updates on his forthcoming title, Mewgenics. The Steam debut of this strategy-focused feline genetics simulator has shifted slightly to February 10. Initially revealed in 2012, the project was previously targeted for sometime in 2024. The extended timeline…
In 1987, Eddie Murphy starred in the top-earning film Beverly Hills Cop II, The Bangles topped the charts with 'Walk Like an Egyptian,' the Iran-Contra affair gripped U.S. politics, and Konami's Contra filled arcade cabinets with quarters. Amid this backdrop, the landmark debut of Jaws on the Nintendo Entertainment System…
Apple's System Status page indicated a short-lived outage impacting Apple Music and Apple TV. The problem surfaced on Apple's monitoring system approximately at 2:53 PM ET, disrupting the two streaming platforms as well as the Channels option in Apple TV, before engineers fixed it by about 4:31 PM ET. User…