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  • Lemonade has launched a new insurance product tailored for Tesla customers using Full Self-Driving technology, gaining access to specific vehicle data for better risk assessment.
  • The quick commerce sector is experiencing a shift in leadership as Eternal's CEO, Deepinder Goyal, transitions the role to Blinkit’s chief, while he remains involved as vice chairman.
  • Zanskar has successfully raised $115 million to advance geothermal energy projects, aiming to tap into underutilized geothermal resources in the U.S. West to bolster the grid.
  • Preply, a language learning startup from Ukraine, has achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1.2 billion after raising $150 million, showcasing resilience in the EdTech sector.
  • In a move to address content safety, OpenAI has introduced age prediction features for ChatGPT accounts to restrict access for users under 18, reflecting industry-wide efforts to enhance user protections.

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  • Xbox Game Pass adds Death Stranding DC, Ninja Gaiden, Talos Principle 2 and more 14 minutes ago by Steve Dent
    Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent

    Microsoft has announced some solid additions to Game Pass this month, ranging from AAA titles to indies, including some of our favorites from 2024 and 2025. Topping the list is Death Stranding Director’s Cut, an extended version of Hideo Kojima’s 2019 sci-fi action game (now available). Other key inclusions are Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (January 29) and puzzle game The Talos Principle 2 (January 27). We’re also seeing some award winners including Indika (February 2), a surreal tale about the devil living inside a nun’s head, one of Engadget’s 2024 games of the year. Last year’s Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (available

  • Get TurboTax Deluxe for only $45 ahead of tax season 39 minutes ago by Igor Bonifacic
    Financial Fraud Prevention, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor Bonifacic

    Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to file your paperwork. If you don't qualify for Free File, TurboTax might be your best bet for a relatively cheap, efficient way to file your taxes. While it pains us to suggest you give money to a company that has spent decades lobbying to ensure America's tax system remains a nightmare, we can at least help you save a bit of cash if you've

  • What to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 an hour ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
    Smart Phones, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell

    Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year in February to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced. While we wait for an official invite, here's everything we expect Samsung will introduce at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026. GALAXY S26, S26+ AND S26 ULTRA Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on photo Photo

  • How to check if your VPN is working an hour ago by Sam Chapman
    Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman

    One of the disconcerting things about using a virtual private network (VPN) is that it can be hard to tell when it's doing its job. The best VPNs all work in the background to keep your IP address hidden and your communications with their servers encrypted. The better the VPN, the less you notice it, which can make a top-performing VPN feel (uncomfortably) like one that isn't working at all. Luckily, you've got options for checking whether your VPN is working — other than just taking the app at its word. In this article, I'll cover the basics, then go through

  • Netflix mobile app redesign will offer 'deeper integration' of vertical video 2 hours ago by Steve Dent
    Media, Arts & Entertainment, Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent

    After testing the feature for the last six months or so, Netflix said it will bring vertical videos to its mobile app sometime later in 2026, TechCrunch reported. So far, the feature has been used to show clips promoting Netflix films and TV shows, letting you swipe to move to the next one à la TikTok or YouTube Shorts. Going forward, though, it could also serve as a promotion tool for new types of programs. “You can imagine us bringing more clips based on new content types, like video podcasts,” co-CEO Greg Peters said in an earnings call. That was another subject


The Verge

  • Detective games get extra cryptic with TR-49’s code-breaking mystery 26 minutes ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming

    We're living in a pretty great time for detective games. Over the last few years, developers have been experimenting with all kinds of different ways of turning the act of investigation into a compelling game, which has led to the likes of Her Story, Return of the Obra Dinn, and the Golden Idol series, to name just a few. Now you can add TR-49 to that list - a game that builds on the genre by introducing a bizarre code-breaking computer. Developed by Inkle, the studio behind 80 Days and Heaven's Vault, TR-49 is confounding from its very first moments. When

  • Burritos from Heaven: Are drones the future of delivery? 2 hours ago by Tim Stevens
    Drones, Tech, Transportation

    On a blustery afternoon late last year, on the lawn just outside City Hall in Rowlett, Texas, a strange-looking craft cleared the trees just before me. It hovered overhead for a moment before lowering a second craft on a thin rope all the way to a parched patch of grass. The little, white thing deposited a brown paper payload, then rode its tether back up to its waiting mothership, which turned and left. The experience lasted less than 30 seconds. This wasn't some UFO experience. This was a Zipline drone delivery, out in the real world, and that payload was my

  • What a Sony and TCL partnership means for the future of TVs 2 hours ago by John.Higgins
    Analysis, Gadgets, Report, Tech, TVs

    I'm not sure anyone saw this news coming, but the TV landscape as we know it could change considerably over the next year or two. Sony, the storied Japanese TV brand, has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with its Chinese competitor TCL. This potential partnership - with TCL set to hold a 51 percent stake and Sony 49 percent - has prompted speculation across the internet and I'm sure many meetings at a couple of other TV companies in South Korea. Before we get too apocalyptic and proclaim the end of Sony TVs, it's important to understand

  • OpenAI says its data centers will pay for their own energy and limit water usage 3 hours ago by Robert Hart
    AI, News, OpenAI, Science

    OpenAI says it will minimize water use and pay for energy infrastructure upgrades needed to power its data centers. "We're being good neighbors," the company said, directly addressing the growing opposition to AI projects amid rising utility bills. "We commit to paying our own way on energy, so that our operations don't increase your electricity prices," OpenAI said. The company promised to work with local communities to minimize the impact of its Stargate data centers. OpenAI was not specific but said plans could involve securing its own energy supplies or paying for local grid upgrades. OpenAI also highlighted the vast amounts of

  • ChatGPT is using age prediction to restrict what minors see 4 hours ago by Jess Weatherbed
    AI, News, OpenAI, Tech

    Age prediction is rolling out almost globally, with users in the EU getting it ‘in the coming weeks.’ OpenAI has added age prediction features to ChatGPT, meant to identify and bolster protections for underage users. These age detection plans were announced in December alongside updated guidelines for interacting with teens and follow a rise in similar age-gating efforts from online platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox. ChatGPT's age prediction model works by examining behavioral and account-level signals, including a user's stated age, how old the account is, when the user is active, and usage patterns over time. Additional protections will then


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