Microsoft has rolled out a further unplanned update aimed at resolving a glitch that leads to Outlook failures on Windows 11 systems. This additional rapid-response fix targets problems involving Outlook and cloud-hosted files that emerged after the company's January 2026 security release for Windows. The company reports that the patch…
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The National Transportation Safety Board is scrutinizing Waymo after initiating a formal inquiry into incidents where the company's self-driving cars bypassed school buses that were halted for picking up or dropping off children in Austin, Texas. In a post on the social media platform X, the NTSB announced its intent…
This edition highlights recent developments in the independent gaming sector. The past week featured numerous engaging titles, with more anticipated soon. Before diving into the highlights, consider the challenges of gaming during travel. The Steam Deck stands out as an impressive device. However, during a recent five-week holiday journey, it…
Following prolonged doubts about TikTok's presence in the United States, an arrangement for the platform's domestic operations has now been completed. The resulting American organization is named TikTok USDS Joint Venture. ByteDance maintains a 19.9 percent ownership in this venture, while a coalition of investors from outside China holds the…
The iconic Sith apprentice Darth Maul, known for his double-bladed lightsaber and memorable debut in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, will star in his dedicated animated series, as revealed in a recent Disney teaser. Titled Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, the project was unveiled during the…
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The indie studio Double Fine continues its streak of compact titles after last year's immersive adventure Keeper. Today, during the Xbox Developer Direct, founder Tim Schafer struggled to pronounce the name repeatedly as he introduced Kiln, a vibrant online multiplayer game blending pottery-making with chaotic combat, delivering the whimsical entertainment…
A complimentary patch for Mario Kart World, the Nintendo Switch 2 debut game, has introduced team-based gameplay to the Knockout Tour mode. Previously, these races required individual competitors to outperform sufficient rivals to stay in the competition or face removal. Our review highlighted this aspect as a standout element, and…
The company has revealed that its Xbox application is now accessible on every Windows 11 system powered by Arm processors. This rollout comes after an enhancement to the Prism translation tool in late 2025, enabling the conversion of x86 and x64 software for Arm architecture while adding compatibility for the…
For years, two prominent Ubisoft projects have appeared increasingly unlikely to materialize. Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains under active development, according to updates from last year. However, the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has now been formally scrapped, joining five other titles removed from the…
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Engadget has reviewed consumer technology products since 2004. Some articles contain affiliate links, and purchases made through them may generate a commission for us. Learn more about our product assessment process. As spring draws near, individuals should prepare for the upcoming tax filing obligations. The recent end of the Direct…
Bungie has confirmed that its highly anticipated extraction shooter, Marathon, will launch on March 5, as revealed in today's announcement. The studio accompanied the precise date with a fresh gameplay video and specifics on the upcoming deluxe edition, now open for pre-orders on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S…
Microsoft has launched an out-of-band patch to tackle major defects emerging from the January 2026 Windows security update, which caused certain Windows 11 systems to fail at shutting down. This quick-release fix addresses the malfunction where impacted Windows 11 machines would reboot rather than turn off or enter hibernation when…
TikTok continues its push toward even briefer video experiences by launching PineDrama, an application featuring episodic drama narratives limited to about one minute each. Initially reported by Business Insider, this platform mirrors TikTok's interface but replaces viral dances with vertically oriented 'micro dramas' that users can browse endlessly. Micro dramas…
reMarkable, the company behind E Ink tablets, currently offers package discounts that reduce costs by $80 to $90 when purchasing the reMarkable 2 tablet bundled with a Marker stylus and a protective folio. Discounts depend on the selected combination, lowering the total price to $449 from $529 for the setup…
The NBA League Pass service, which provides access to numerous out-of-market basketball games via streaming, currently features discounts reaching 55 percent. The premium version is priced at $75, reduced from $160, and the standard option costs $50, a drop from $110. With the season now midway, promotions like this become…
The persistent rivalry between Elon Musk and OpenAI is coming into sharper focus regarding its financial dimensions. A court submission in the ongoing litigation, which alleges that the prominent AI entity has deviated from its original nonprofit mission, as detailed initially by Bloomberg, asserts that Musk deserves compensation ranging from…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a cease and desist notice to xAI shortly after initiating a formal probe into the firm, prompted by complaints that its Grok AI tool was producing unauthorized explicit content featuring real people. Reports highlighted how xAI's Grok system had been altering photographs of actual…
Engadget has evaluated and reviewed consumer technology products since 2004. Certain articles contain affiliate links; commissions may be earned if purchases occur through them. For insights into our product assessment methods, see our full explanation. Although AirPods integrate seamlessly with Apple's lineup, they also establish stable connections with Android smartphones,…
CyberGhost holds a mid-tier position among the VPN services owned by Kape Technologies, yet it performs nearer to the level of ExpressVPN rather than Private Internet Access. Its inclusion on my recommended VPN rankings stems primarily from its low cost, though it must demonstrate competence in additional areas to justify…
Kathleen Kennedy has announced her exit from the presidency of Lucasfilm, though she plans to stay on as a producer for select Star Wars endeavors, such as the anticipated film centered on The Mandalorian and Grogu. The studio will now be guided by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan sharing the…
Following a challenging 2025 marked by the departure of approximately 4,000 staff members, NASA now secures its 2026 operational funding, which largely safeguards its research programs. The Senate approved a spending package on Thursday that supports NASA, the National Science Foundation, and several additional government entities. During the budget negotiations,…
Verizon's infrastructure is facing disruptions that affect phone calls and mobile internet access. Numerous Verizon subscribers have posted on X about their devices displaying 'SOS' instead of signal strength indicators, and the carrier's official status website faced loading difficulties, probably overwhelmed by traffic from affected individuals. From observations by Engadget…
State officials in California have initiated a probe into xAI amid multiple complaints that its Grok chatbot is producing explicit images involving minors. The office of Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement noting that xAI seems to enable widespread creation of fabricated explicit images without consent, which are employed…
Engadget has evaluated and assessed consumer technology products since 2004. Certain articles might contain affiliate links; purchases made via these links could generate a commission for us. Learn more about our product assessment process. Virtual private networks offer significant benefits — I wouldn't have compiled a roundup of top VPN…
Anthropic enthusiasts likely know about Claude Code, which emerged in the autumn of 2024 as part of the firm's efforts to develop AI systems capable of interacting with computers in a human-like manner. This coding tool has proven especially useful for programmers by handling repetitive coding jobs automatically. From this…
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The space agency has chosen to return the Crew-11 team to Earth about four weeks sooner than anticipated, prompted by a health-related matter involving one member. This marks the initial instance where NASA has abbreviated a flight for such a reason, though details about the individual's identity or the condition's…
Last October, under influence from the Trump administration, Apple deleted ICEBlock and comparable applications that gathered user reports on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations from the App Store. The company's explanation centered on potential risks to law enforcement personnel. However, critics argue that heavily equipped ICE agents face little danger…