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Meta's Chief AI Scientist is leaving the company after 12 years
10 hours ago
by Engadget
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
One of Meta's top AI researchers, Yann LeCun, is leaving after 12 years with the company to found his own AI startup, he announced. LeCun, who is also a professor at New York University, joined the company in 2013 to lead Meta's Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab and later took on the role of Chief AI Scientist.
LeCun said his new startup would "continue the Advanced Machine Intelligence research program (AMI) I have been pursuing over the last several years with colleagues at FAIR, at NYU, and beyond" and that it would partner with Meta. "The goal of the startup is
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The best Nintendo gifts for the 2025 holiday season
10 hours ago
by Sam Rutherford
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Rutherford
There isn't a console hotter in 2025 than the Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you picked one up already or you're looking to get one during the holiday season, know that you're in for a fun ride once you finally get to play exclusives like Mario Kart World. But maybe you or someone on your list has been a Nintendo fan for years and you're looking for other Nintendo swag that you can add to the collection. Nintendo has a ton of fun stuff that makes great gifts for others — or for yourself if you're feeling indulgent. So to help
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Letterboxd will start renting movies in December
11 hours ago
by Engadget
Movies, Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Letterboxd's foray into digital video rentals officially launches in December, the social film platform shared in a new blog post. Plans for a “Letterboxd Video Store” were first announced in March, but now Letterboxd has started to fill in some of the details of what kinds of movies its store will carry and where they'll be available to watch.
The collection of films available through the Letterboxd Video Store will be curated around a few categories, according to the company. Those include films featured at film festivals that currently don't have distribution, titles that continue to hang around in users' watchlists,
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Warner signs AI music licensing deal with Udio
11 hours ago
by Engadget
Music, Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Warner Music Group (WMG) settled a lawsuit with an AI company in exchange for a piece of the action. The label announced on Wednesday that it had resolved a 2024 lawsuit against AI music creation platform Udio. As part of the deal, Udio gets to license Warner's catalog for an upcoming music creation service. This follows a similar settlement between Universal Music Group and Udio, announced last month.
Udio's service will allow subscribers to create, listen to and discover AI-generated music trained on licensed work. You’ll be able to generate new songs, remixes and covers using favorite artists' voices or compositions.
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Netflix lands a deal with MLB to air select live baseball games
11 hours ago
by Engadget
Baseball, Major League Baseball, Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Major League Baseball has entered a new broadcasting deal that will see Netflix hosting live games for the first time. Under this three-year agreement, Netflix will have the rights to air a new Opening Night game the evening ahead of the Opening Day matchups. It will also stream the T-Mobile Home Run Derby as well as select special events during the season, including the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game and the previously announced World Baseball Classic in Japan.
It's a limited amount of content, but aligns with Netflix's recent pushes into both live events and sports programming. Last year
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The best VPN deals: Up to 88 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more
11 hours ago
by Sam Chapman
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman
With a good virtual private network (VPN), you can stream TV shows and events from all over the world, protect your information from hackers and thwart those online trackers that watch you sleep and show you weird personalized ads. Although we strongly recommend using a VPN, you shouldn't jump on just any deal — a bit of comparison shopping goes a long way in this market. The pricing you see on VPN websites is often not an accurate portrayal of what you'll actually pay.
Even so, there are some great bargains on the table, especially as we approach Black Friday, Cyber
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YouTube is once again trying to make DMs happen
11 hours ago
by Engadget
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
YouTube has started a renewed effort to integrate direct messaging into its platform. According to a support page, the service has started testing DMs as a way for users to share and discuss videos. The test is for users aged 18 and up in Ireland and Poland. But while a DM usually comes with some expectation of privacy, Google noted that "messages may be reviewed to ensure they follow our Community Guidelines."
This isn't the video platform's first attempt to provide a messaging angle. YouTube added DMs to its app in 2017, then removed the feature in 2019 in order to
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This Ninja dual-zone air fryer is 22 percent off for Black Friday
12 hours ago
by Matt Tate
site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
Black Friday might still be a few days away, but there’s no need to wait if you’re in the market for a new air fryer, as one of our longtime favorite models is currently $50 off. The Ninja DZ401 is $180 right now, which is a saving of 22 percent on its usual price.
Admittedly, we have seen this model a bit cheaper in the past, but if you’re on cooking duty for Thanksgiving, you might not have the option of waiting until what could be a deeper discount on Black Friday. And the DZ401 is the perfect air fryer for
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OpenAI made a free version of ChatGPT for teachers
12 hours ago
by Engadget
Education, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
It's well-documented that many students use ChatGPT to do their homework for them, and now OpenAI would like teachers to use it to write those student's homework, too. The company hopes to entice K-12 school employees to work with its AI models via the newly announced ChatGPT for Teachers, a version of the AI assistant that's secure enough to be used in a school environment and free until June 2027.
OpenAI pitches this new ChatGPT as a way for educators to create material for the classroom, "and get comfortable using AI on their own terms." ChatGPT for Teachers includes unlimited messages
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MacBook Air deal: Get Apple's M4-powered laptop for $750 for Black Friday
12 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk,Georgie Peru
Computing, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
The Apple MacBook Air M4 laptop has long hovered at $799 at Amazon — a full $200 below its Apple Store price. But it just dropped down to $749, which is the lowest price we've seen since this model was introduced in March. This sale is for the model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, across all four colorways, but the 512GB model is also down to $949 — another all-time low versus the Apple Store price of $1,199.
The MacBook Air M4 continues Apple’s streak of refining what’s already its most popular laptop. It runs on the
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Stargate is coming back to TV, thanks to Prime Video
12 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Disney+ has Star Wars and Paramount+ has Star Trek, so it's about time Amazon gets its own sci-fi franchise with "star" in the title. Prime Video has just greenlit a TV revival of the iconic Stargate franchise, according to a report by Deadline. This will be the fourth major TV show in the series, following the first movie.
We don't know anything about the plot and where it fits into the decades-long mythology but we do know that the showrunner is Martin Gero. He's a veteran of the IP, having cut his teeth in the industry while working on Stargate: Atlantis
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The best board games to gift for the 2025 holiday season
12 hours ago
by Sam Chapman
Arts & Entertainment, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman
It's become cliche to say that we live in a golden age of board games, but to paraphrase the great stoic philosopher Andy Bernard, it's great to know you're in the good old days before you've left them. Great titles are still coming out by the thousands every year, from crowd-pleasing party games to genre-bending, theme-heavy Euros. Whether the gamer in your life is looking for a mind-warping challenge, a fun evening with friends or something in-between, we've got new releases or old favorites they'll love.
THE BEST BOARD GAMES TO GIFT (AND PLAY)
Check out the rest of our gift ideas
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Bluesky revamps its moderation and reporting tools with transparency in mind
13 hours ago
by Engadget
Software, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Bluesky is looking to make its moderation and reporting systems more transparent as part of its efforts to forge a healthier social media ecosystem than some of the alternatives out there. The platform's userbase has doubled in size to 40 million over the past year, and with more users come more instances of toxicity and other types of harmful content. Bluesky is also subject to more regulatory requirements in certain jurisdictions. The team has been working to address those factors, and changes to the moderation system should help.
The platform is revamping how it enforces and tracks violations of its policies.
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Tesla receives ride-hailing approval in Arizona
13 hours ago
by Engadget
Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Tesla has received a permit to operate its ride-hailing service in Arizona. But don't get too excited, as this is far from the level 4 autonomy that CEO Elon Musk envisions for the company's robotaxis. The certification requires a human to sit in the front seat to supervise the ride. Tesla's operations in Austin and California have the same requirement.
Reuters reported that Tesla applied for the permit on November 13 and received approval on Monday. In September, the automaker received certification to begin testing autonomous vehicles (also with a safety monitor) in Arizona. The new permit allows those vehicles to
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Google Maps will use AI to predict if EV chargers will be available on arrival
13 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Google is rolling out an update to Maps that brings some new tools to the table, including the ability to check on EV charger availability. The app already showed the location of EV chargers, but not if they were available or not. In other words, it was entirely possible to roll up to a charging station only to find a line of EVs waiting for juice.
Google
The updated tool will soon show "how many chargers will likely be available upon your arrival." This uses a combination of AI wizardry and real-time charger availability to predict how many chargers are likely to
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Amazon adds AI-generated video recaps for select Prime Video shows
13 hours ago
by Engadget
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
If the idea of a custom-made "previously on" video for every show you watch is attractive to you, Amazon is taking steps to make it happen. The company has announced that it'll now include AI-generated "Video Recaps" for select series on Prime Video so it's easier to hop back into a show after taking a break. The feature expands on text-based X-Ray Recaps the company started experimenting with in 2024, and the Kindle Recaps it already offers for some series sold through the Kindle Store.
Amazon's Video Recaps combine clips, synchronized narration, select dialogue, music and sound effects into a short
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Black Friday TV deals from Samsung, LG, TCL and more include some of this year's lowest prices
14 hours ago
by Jeff Dunn
Shopping, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jeff Dunn
Generally speaking, there are two ideal periods to buy a TV: the late spring stretch when new models are announced and last year’s sets are heavily discounted to clear out inventory, and the holiday shopping season, right around Black Friday. We’re firmly in the latter now, so if you’ve been thinking about making that big living room upgrade, it’s OK to take the plunge.
To help you out, we’ve sorted through the many sales already floating around the web and picked out the best Black Friday TV deals we could find below. The current selection includes several well-reviewed sets from Samsung,
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The best Black Friday deals on SSDs and other storage devices we can find
14 hours ago
by Jeff Dunn
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jeff Dunn
As with most tech products, Black Friday sales are usually a good time to pick up any storage gear you’ve been eyeing. If you have a PC, PS5, gaming handheld or any other gadget that could use some extra space, we’re weeding out the junk and rounding up the best Black Friday SSD deals and other storage discounts we could already find. So far we’re seeing a handful of discounts on well-reviewed internal drives, portable SSDs and microSD cards, but we expect many more deals to pop up over the next few days, so we'll update this post as we
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Disney fails in initial bid to halt Sling TV's short-term streaming passes
15 hours ago
by Engadget
Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Sling TV has won the first stage of a legal battle with Disney over the short-term passes that the streaming service introduced in August. The Dish Network-owned platform started offering daily ($5), weekend ($10) and weekly ($15) passes for its Sling Orange plan, which costs $46 on a monthly basis.
Disney owns several channels that are offered through Sling TV platforms, including multiple ESPN channels and the Disney Channel. It did not take too kindly to the new offerings — Disney promptly filed a lawsuit over the short-term live TV passes, as well as an emergency request to halt them. As
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AMD will preview its Redstone upscaling tech on December 10
15 hours ago
by Engadget
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
The AI upscaling upgrade for AMD graphics cards is nearly here. On Tuesday, AMD said it will reveal FSR "Redstone," its answer to NVIDIA's DLSS, on December 10.
Upscaling tech has been a big sticking point in comparisons between NVIDIA and AMD GPUs. Despite big improvements in FSR 5, NVIDIA's DLSS still outperforms AMD's tech in most metrics. AMD hopes Redstone will close the gap.
The company hasn't yet gone into great detail about the tech. But we know Redstone offers more than just better ML-powered upscaling. It also has improved AI frame generation, ray regeneration and radiance caching. (PC Gamer notes
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Hypixel Studios shows off new Hytale footage the day after it brought the game back to life
15 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Media, Video Games, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Hypixel Studios just dropped a massive new gameplay video for the upcoming adventure Hytale, which features over 15 minutes of footage. This comes just a day after the company brought the game back to life by buying the rights back from Riot. In other words, this new footage is quite the flex.
It's worth noting that this isn't a AAA-style trailer. It's barely edited live footage from the game that was "recorded in a single morning and put together" by Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme. The developer says there are no "bells and whistles" included with this footage, as it features "just
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European policymakers want to ease AI and privacy laws
15 hours ago
by Matt Tate
Politics & Government, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
European policymakers have proposed sweeping changes to the way the EU regulates the tech industry. In just the last few months, the likes of Meta and Google have questioned strict EU policies relating to privacy and AI expansion, but if the European Commission’s new package of proposals are passed, a number of big tech roadblocks will be removed. Or at least lifted up a bit.
Changes to rules around AI, cybersecurity and data will, according to policymakers, generate growth for European businesses, while "promoting Europe’s highest standards of fundamental rights, data protection, safety and fairness." Among the proposals are amendments to
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The best Black Friday deals under $50 are already live: Ugreen chargers, Apple AirTags, Blink cameras, Legos and more
15 hours ago
by Amy Skorheim
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim
Sure, Black Friday is a fine time to save on big ticket items, like laptops and TVs, but it’s also a wise opportunity to snag smaller devices and accessories at a discount. Here, we’ve gathered together our favorite and recommended electronics that fall under the $50 mark. Wall chargers, speakers, smart plugs, portable batteries and streaming sticks are represented. All are pulled from our dozens of buying guides which we update several times per year to include our latest testing (ask me how many power banks I have on my desk). Rest assured, these picks are worthwhile. Here are the
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PlayStation 2025 Black Friday deals announced: Sony is taking $100 off PS5 consoles starting on Friday
16 hours ago
by Georgie Peru
Technology & Electronics, Game Consoles, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru
The PlayStation 5 is getting a major Black Friday discount, with $100 off consoles starting November 21. That brings the PS5 Digital Edition down to $399, the standard PS5 to $449 and the new PS5 Pro to $649. If you’ve been holding out for the right time to upgrade or buy your first console, these are the deals to beat. You'll find them direct at Sony and from other retailers including Amazon and Walmart when they launch on Friday.
Sony’s flagship console remains one of the most popular gaming systems available, and this Black Friday discount makes it even easier to
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Lego Black Friday deals on Star Wars, Disney sets and more are up to 41 percent off ahead of the holiday sale
16 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino,Sam Chapman
Shopping, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Lego sets make incredible gifts, at least according to our 12-year-old selves — and as people who review software instead of getting real jobs, we're very in touch with our inner children around here. And those inner children are squealing at some of the Lego Black Friday toy deals we're already seeing, like Disney and Harry Potter advent calendars, detailed Star Wars models and Lego's own brands like Creator and Botanicals. More deals are appearing all the time, and we'll have them for you here as soon as they're live.
We always recommend using a price tracker to determine if a
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A four-pack of AirTags is on sale for $65 for Black Friday
16 hours ago
by Matt Tate
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
Good deals on Apple products are generally harder to come by throughout the year than with other brands, but sale events are usually the best time to look around. And sure enough, ahead of Black Friday, Apple’s AirTags are cheaper than ever. You can pick up a four-pack of these handy Bluetooth trackers for $65, a record low price. Bear in mind that this deal brings the price per AirTag down to $16 if you were to buy them individually, and when not on sale they usually cost $29.
If you use Apple devices and are prone to losing stuff, AirTags
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Porsche has electrified the Cayenne and it's a beast
16 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Porsche just revealed the long-awaited Cayenne Electric luxury SUV, which is being called the "most powerful production Porsche of all time." The specs back this up, as the new Cayenne seems like an absolute beast.
It boasts up to 1,139hp of power, translating to 850kW. The vehicle can hit 162MPH and go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.4 seconds. The recently-released rear-wheel drive electric Taycan sedan takes 4.5 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour. Of course, these specs vary depending on several configuration options.
The EV Cayenne does include the company's "push to pass" button, which provides
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Anker Black Friday deals to shop early include power banks, wireless chargers and webcams — with more to come
16 hours ago
by Amy Skorheim
Shopping, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim
We're expecting some pretty good deals on Anker gear for Black Friday, and decided to round up what we found so far right here. Anker deserves a little extra attention, after all. The brand makes some of our favorite accessories for keeping phones, tablets and computers charged up and connected. These devices earn high marks in our testing and we recommend them in our guides to wireless chargers, MagSafe power banks, iPad accessories and more. We've seen deals come and go over the past weeks as retailers get their pricing in line for the shopping holiday, so if you don't
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Black Friday 2025 deals from Amazon, Apple, Lego, Ninja and more are ready to shop now ahead of the year's biggest sale
17 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Black Friday has become the time to buy the hottest tech of the year. Whether you're shopping for yourself or stocking up on gifts for the holidays, Black Friday deals are sure to bring the best prices of the year to things like headphones, game consoles, robot vacuums, phone accessories and everything in between. You don't even have to wait until Black Friday proper to save a ton of money. Over the past few years, we've seen Black Friday tech deals start earlier and earlier — to the point where the entire month of November is packed with discounts.
If you're
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A Ghost of Yōtei update will add a New Game+ mode, harder difficulties and more on November 24
17 hours ago
by Engadget
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Ghost of Yōtei is a lengthy game with tons of activities to do. But if you've beaten it and are already itching to jump back in, it might be best to wait until at least November 24 to do so. That's when developer Sucker Punch will release an update that will introduce a bunch of new features to the PS5 title, including a New Game+ mode.
That means you'll be able to experience Atsu's mission for revenge from the beginning again with all of the weapons, abilities and armor sets you unlocked from your first playthrough. Those early-game enemies are about
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These microSD Express cards for Switch 2 are cheaper than ever for Black Friday
18 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
The SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card for the Switch 2 is down to $60 via Amazon, which is a record-low price. This model is also available in storage sizes of 128GB and 512GB, but neither version is on sale.
This particular model easily made our list of the best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2. It even made our list of the best Switch 2 accessories. It just gets the job done. We loved the speed on offer here. It was the fastest of all the cards we tested when transferring games and loading games.
We also found that it performed
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Nintendo Black Friday deals: Switch 2 bundles, Switch game deals, discounted accessories and more offers available now
18 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the console launch of 2025 and it will undoubtedly be at the top of many wish lists for both kids and adults alike. If you were hoping to save a bit on the console during the Black Friday shopping season, you may be disappointed. The Nintendo Black Friday sale was just announced, and unsurprisingly, there aren't a lot of true "deals" to be had. This is typical of Nintendo — legit Nintendo Black Friday deals are
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Black Friday deals include the 8Bitdo Ultimate Controller for 39 percent off
18 hours ago
by Sarah Fielding
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
The holiday season is swiftly approaching and it's officially the time of year to ask: What presents am I going to get everyone? Thankfully, there are a ton of Black Friday deals for the tech lover in your life.
Take the 39 percent discount currently available on the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller and Charging Dock. It's a great option for the gamer in your life, and a steal down from $70 to $43 — a new all-time low price. The controller comes with perks such as the charging dock, 22 hours of battery per charge and compatibility with everything from Steam
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2025 Porsche Macan Electric review: The obvious choice when the budget allows
18 hours ago
by Engadget
Autos, Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
You have to give Porsche credit for going in early on EVs. The Taycan is a stellar sedan/wagon that's only gotten better. But even for a niche manufacturer like Porsche, it's not exactly a mass-market machine. To really move the needle on EVs, you need something more family friendly, and for the brand from Stuttgart, that's the Macan.
Porsche's gas-powered crossover SUV is its best-selling machine in the US, so it's an absolutely vital piece of the company's success. It's also Porsche's second full-on, battery-powered machine to hit the market. The Macan Electric doesn't replace its internal combustion predecessor, rather living
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Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are cheaper than ever in this Black Friday deal
19 hours ago
by Matt Tate
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
Black Friday deals have come for Sony gear, and that means you can get some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market for less. The still-excellent WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are down to $250, which is the lowest price we've seen them. Yes, the latest model, the XM6, have technically replaced these in Sony's lineup. But if the latest flagships are out of your price range, these former Engadget favorites are well worth considering at this heavily reduced price.
We awarded the WH-1000XM5 a score of 95 in our 2022 review, praising the supremely comfortable redesign, sound quality and powerful ANC.
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Get up to 75 percent off Proton VPN two-year plans with these Black Friday VPN deals
19 hours ago
by Kris Holt,Sam Chapman
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
A VPN subscription can make for a good holiday gift. Everyone could do with having a VPN to help protect their online activity from prying eyes (and, perhaps, access more things to watch from their favorite streaming services). It's something useful that a gift recipient may have never realized they needed. Of course, you may be looking for a great deal on a VPN yourself, and the Black Friday discount for Proton VPN is nothing to sniff at. You can get two years of access to the VPN Plus tier of the service for $59.76, which works out to $2.49
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Unity games are coming to Fortnite
19 hours ago
by Engadget
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Unity and Epic Games, the creators of today’s biggest video game engines, have announced a partnership that will make Unity games available in Fortnite. Epic has allowed creators to publish their own experiences (or “islands”) within Fortnite since 2018, and the number of experiences has grown considerably over the recent years. In 2024, 198,000 islands were published within the game, double the number from the previous year. This partnership has the potential to grow Fortnite experiences even further by welcoming Unity developers and can give existing developers more freedom.
“Just like the early days of the web, we believe that companies
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The Apple Watch SE 3 hits a record-low price for Black Friday
19 hours ago
by Sarah Fielding
Smart Phones, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
Black Friday is almost here, but you can already save on some sought-after tech. Case in point: the new Apple Watch SE 3. Apple's most affordable smartwatch is even cheaper right now, down to just $200.
We consider this to be the best budget Apple Watch, and arguably the best smartwatch for folks who have never owned one before. The latest version runs on the same chipset found in the new flagship models, and it has most of the same fitness and workout tracking features you'll find in those more expensive devices as well.
The SE 3 also now has an always-on
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Amazon's Echo Spot smart speaker drops to $50 for Black Friday
19 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Amazon is selling the Echo Spot smart speaker for just $50 as part of a Black Friday promotion. The sale applies to multiple colorways and represents a discount of $30. This isn't a record low price, but it's extremely close.
For the uninitiated, the Echo Spot is a diminutive little speaker/alarm clock hybrid unit. It's a cute little doodad and looks great on a nightstand. The screen is customizable, so it doesn't have to display a clock. It can show song titles, smart home control dashboards, the weather and a lot more. Of course, there are numerous clock faces to choose
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The best gifts for gamers in 2025
19 hours ago
by Igor Bonifacic
Shopping, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor Bonifacic
The year may not be over, but 2025 is all but guaranteed to go down as one of the best 12 months in gaming history. Between releases like Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ghost of Yotei, to name just a few, there was truly something for everyone in 2025. Of course, that abundance also means it can be tricky to find a gift for the gamers in your life, especially if you're not one yourself. Worry not — Engadget is here to help. We guarantee this guide will help you find the perfect gift for your friend or loved
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Read AI is building a note-taking app that works nearly anywhere
19 hours ago
by Engadget
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
You probably haven't heard of Read AI. The company has quietly been making a name for itself in the crowded AI space, signing up 50,000 customers daily in recent months. At first glance, Read AI resembles apps like Otter.ai. You can use the software to transcribe and summarize meetings, but it's also more ambitious than that.
"It's AI on standby," Read AI CEO David Shim explains, adding that the company's vision is to give people a tool that can record, transcribe and analyze nearly every professional conversation they have, no matter where those discussions take place and whether they occur online
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Get up to 52 percent off portable power stations with EcoFlow Black Friday deals
20 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
EcoFlow is hosting a Black Friday sale on portable power stations. This drops prices by up to 42 percent on many of its well-regarded products. For instance, the Delta Pro 3 is on sale for $2,299. This is a discount of 37 percent, as the typical cost is $3,699. That's a significant drop in price. Amazon's matching the sale price as well.
The Delta Pro 3 topped Yahoo's list of the best portable power stations, and for very good reason. This thing is a beast. It boasts a 4,096Wh capacity, so it can power an average 500-watt refrigerator for over 24
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Dyson Black Friday deals: Get $600 off the 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum
20 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk,Valentina Palladino
Home & Garden, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Dyson is holding its Black Friday sale on vacuums and related products. To that end, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is a whopping $600 off and down to $400 right now. That's $100 less than its previous all-time low and the cheapest we've seen it.
Dyson was pretty late to the robot-vacuum party, but its entry was (and remains) one of the strongest in the category. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles like a self-emptying base or mopping capabilities, but it makes up for that by having probably the best suction power of any robovac we've
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Black Friday deal: Get half off our favorite budgeting app right now
21 hours ago
by Sarah Fielding
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
Now's the time of year you might be reconsidering how you budget your finances, or establishing a plan if you don't have one already. While it's possible to do it all yourself, budgeting apps can automate some processes and make it easier to see where your money is going and patterns, both good and bad, that might be occurring. For Black Friday, you can get 50 percent off our favorite budgeting app, Quicken Simplifi.
The Quicken Simplifi app is down to $3 monthly from $6 monthly, adding up to $36 for the year. Quicken Classic, the company's "original desktop software" for
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Meta asks the Oversight Board to weigh in (a little) on Community Notes ahead of expansion
21 hours ago
by Engadget
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
When Meta announced last year that it was ditching third-party fact checkers in favor of an X-style Community Notes system, the company was careful to note that it would only implement the changes within the United States to start. Now, nearly a year later, the social media company is getting ready to expand the crowd-sourced fact checks to more countries, and is asking the Oversight Board for advice on a potential rollout.
The company has requested that board weigh in on "factors we should consider when deciding which countries, if any, to omit from the international roll out" of Community Notes.