AI Summary
- Mozilla announced the shutdown of its Pocket app and the Fakespot browser extension, emphasizing a shift in focus to better align with user needs, effective July 8, 2025.
- Anthropic's new AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, exhibit advanced reasoning capabilities and are reportedly among the best performing in the industry, although early deployment faced safety concerns.
- The U.S. House passed a budget bill that would impose a ten-year ban on state-level AI regulations while also revoking California's authority to set stricter tailpipe emission standards, raising eyebrows over its implications for environmental policy.
- Google I/O showcased advancements in AI integration across its services, including a new chat feature in Google Search and updates to Android XR, with expectations of augmented reality devices on the horizon.
- Microsoft is implementing generative AI features in its Notepad application and Paint tool, signaling a trend toward integrating AI into everyday productivity software as competitors ramp up their own AI-driven innovations.
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How to use Nintendo Switch virtual game cards
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29 minutes ago
by Kris Holt
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris HoltNintendo has shaken up how it treats your digital game purchases. It's now calling those virtual game cards, and it hopes to make it easier fo…
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WhatsApp 'audio hangouts' are now open to group chats of any size
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an hour ago
by Karissa Bell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa BellWhatsApp is expanding its Discord-like voice chat feature so that group chats of any size can talk to each other in real time. Unlike group ca…
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Boltgun — Words of Vengeance is Warhammer's grimdark answer to Typing of the Dead
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an hour ago
by Igor Bonifacic
Media, Video Games, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor BonifacicGames Workshop, maker of the popular Warhammer 40K tabletop game, held its annual Warhammer Skulls festival today, and announced a slew of new…
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Senate votes to kill California's gas-powered vehicle restrictions
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an hour ago
by Andre Revilla
Politics & Government, Government, Legislative Branch, Environment, Nature & Environment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre RevillaThe United States Senate voted 51-44 mostly across party lines on Wednesday to repeal a waiver granted by the Biden administration's Environme…
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House passes budget bill that inexplicably bans state AI regulations for ten years
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2 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Politics & Government, Government, Legislative Branch, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkThe US House of Representatives just narrowly passed a budget bill, which has been referred to by President Trump and others as "one big, beau…
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Mozilla is shutting down its read-it-later app Pocket
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2 hours ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellPocket, Mozilla's service for saving articles to read later, is shutting down on July 8, 2025. Mozilla says it's phasing out Pocket and Fakesp…
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One of our favorite cordless vacuums is on sale for $150 as a Memorial Day promotion
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4 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkThe Levoit LVAC-200 cordless vacuum is on sale for $150 via Amazon as part of a Memorial Day promotion. This represents a 25 percent discount,…
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Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 model can work autonomously for nearly a full workday
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4 hours ago
by Igor Bonifacic
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor BonifacicAnthropic kicked off its first-ever Code with Claude conference today with the announcement of a new frontier AI system. The company is callin…
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Disney+ will reportedly stream Women's Champions League soccer matches across much of Europe
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5 hours ago
by Andre Revilla
Sports & Recreation, Soccer, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre RevillaDisney has taken another step into the hyper-competitive world of live sports broadcasting. According to The Guardian, the entertainment congl…
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Amazon is testing AI-generated hosts that talk customers through product features
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5 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkAmazon is testing a new feature that involves AI-generated hosts talking through product summaries. It looks fairly similar to Google’s audio …
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Best Memorial Day tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Samsung and others that you can shop now
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5 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina PalladinoIt might surprise you, but Memorial Day can be a great time to shop for tech. In years past, we've seen solid Memorial Day sales on all manner…
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GeoGuessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup after a community protest
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5 hours ago
by Kris Holt
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris HoltThe team behind GeoGuessr is withdrawing the location-guessing game from the Esports World Cup (EWC) after fans protested its decision to part…
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Honor's midrange 400 series pairs a 200-megapixel camera with the usual AI tools
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6 hours ago
by Daniel Cooper
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Daniel CooperIt’s been a while since a company has thrown out a truly silly number of megapixels for a new phone. After all, the double-digit pixels found …
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Google's most powerful AI tools aren't for us
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7 hours ago
by Igor Bonifacic
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor BonifacicAt I/O 2025, nothing Google showed off felt new. Instead, we got a retread of the company's familiar obsession with its own AI prowess. For th…
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OpenAI's first device with Jony Ive reportedly won't be a phone or a wearable
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8 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella MoonThe first device OpenAI is putting out with Jony Ive won't be a phone or a wearable and may not even have a screen at all, according to The Wa…
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Peacock Premium deal: Get one year for only $25
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8 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkAnother great streaming deal has hit the internet: one year of Peacock Premium is only $25 right now. Just use the code SPRINGSAVINGS at check…
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Fujifilm's X Half is an $850 digital camera with an analog film aesthetic
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9 hours ago
by Steve Dent
Movies, Media, Cameras & Photography, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve DentFujifilm has already released one unusual camera this year in the GFX100 RF medium format compact, but its latest model may be the most offbea…
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The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2025
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12 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Technology & Electronics, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina PalladinoIf you’ve picked up an AirTag, you already know how handy it is for keeping track of your stuff — but finding the best Apple AirTag accessorie…
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The Dyson PencilVac is the most stick-like stick vacuum ever
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19 hours ago
by Cherlynn Low
Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cherlynn LowIt's been almost ten years since Dyson first unveiled its Supersonic hair dryer, which put its signature bladeless fan technology into a styli…
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Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts
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a day ago
by Anna Washenko
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoEncrypted messaging platform Signal is rolling out a feature called Screen Security to its Windows app. It's broadly a way to prevent a comput…
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News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft'
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a day ago
by Anna Washenko
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoThe News/Media Alliance took aim at Google today after the tech company's announcement at its I/O showcase that AI Mode will be rolling out to…
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GeoGuessr community maps go dark in protest of EWC ties to human rights abuses
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a day ago
by Jessica Conditt
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jessica CondittUpdate: GeoGuessr will no longer participate in the EWC, GeoGuessr AB said in a statement. Our original story follows: ----------------------…
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Android 16 includes a desktop interface Google built from Samsung DeX
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a day ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellDevices running Android 16 will pick up a new trick when the software update rolls out later this year: The ability to run a desktop-style int…
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Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays
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a day ago
by Andre Revilla
Software, Mobile Apps, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre RevillaMicrosoft says Apple's App Store rules are to blame for the continued delay of the Xbox mobile app store it announced last summer. In an amicu…
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Sonos portable speakers are 25 percent off for Memorial Day
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a day ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Speakers & Headphones, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellSonos' speakers are known for their premium price tags, but if you're looking for a more affordable entry-point to the ecosystem, you can get …
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Google still doesn't have much to show for Android XR
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a day ago
by Devindra Hardawar
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Devindra HardawarWhen Google unveiled Android XR last year, it seemed like a clear response to Apple's Vision Pro: It was a plan for a true mixed reality platf…
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Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50
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a day ago
by Will Shanklin
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will ShanklinGame Pass members can now play over 50 old-school games for free. Microsoft's Retro Classics is a library of old-school Activision and Blizzar…
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Mario Kart World was initially planned for the original Switch
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a day ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkThe upcoming Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World was originally intended for the OG Switch console, according to an interview with the game…
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OpenAI buys Jony Ive's design startup for $6.5 billion
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a day ago
by Igor Bonifacic
Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers, Investment & Company Information, Finance, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor BonifacicOpenAI is buying Jony Ive's startup, io, for $6.5 billion, as first reported by The New York Times. The company confirmed the news in a blog p…
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Sony is ending its PlayStation Stars loyalty program
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a day ago
by Will Shanklin
Game Consoles, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will ShanklinSony is opting out of its PlayStation Stars loyalty program. Starting today, you can no longer sign up for the program. If you're a member and…
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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is coming to PS5 this summer
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a day ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is coming to PS5 this summer, though we don't have a concrete release date just yet. Ninja Theory says it will be op…
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Google I/O 2025 recap: AI updates, Android XR, Google Beam and everything else announced at the annual keynote
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a day ago
by Kris Holt
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris HoltToday is one of the most important days on the tech calendar as Google kicked off its I/O developer event with its annual keynote. As ever, th…
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Tamagotchi Paradise looks like the most exciting virtual pet toy in years
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a day ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonaldYou've got to hand it to the Tamagotchi team for continuing to find new ways to spin a toy that is now pushing 30 years old. We've seen a Tama…
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Extortionists bribed Coinbase employees to give them customer data
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a day ago
by Anna Washenko,Will Shanklin
Society & Culture, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoCoinbase has been betrayed from within. The cryptocurrency exchange said that cyber criminals bribed some of its support agents to share perso…
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Memorial Day deals include the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off
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a day ago
by Kris Holt
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris HoltThe best smartwatch you can get your hands on right now is the Apple Watch Series 10 (at least if you're an iPhone user). The wearable is on s…
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May's Game Pass additions include the brilliant Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Division 2
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a day ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkThis is a big month for Xbox Game Pass, as there are some real standout titles hitting the service. Upcoming games include the sublime Metapho…
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The best streaming deals: Save on Peacock, Starz, Disney+ and more
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a day ago
by Valentina Palladino
Television, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina PalladinoIf you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others ha…
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Oura's smart ring gets better at tracking your activities
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a day ago
by Mariella Moon
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella MoonOura has rolled out activity updates for Gen3 and Ring 4 users, including a new trend view for active minutes so that they can get a better lo…
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: When a traditional gaming laptop just won't do
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a day ago
by Sam Rutherford
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam RutherfordOn paper, the idea of a PC gaming tablet doesn't really make sense. Anything with a screen larger than eight to ten inches is generally too bi…
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Memorial Day Apple deals include the USB-C Magic Mouse for $68
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a day ago
by Sarah Fielding
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah FieldingMemorial Day brings the unofficial start of summer in addition to tons of deals across the internet. It's a decent time to shop for tech, beli…
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Google talks up NotebookLM upgrades by making it talk up Google I/O 2025
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a day ago
by Mariella Moon
Software, Media, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella MoonGoogle used news from its I/O developer conference this year to show what NotebookLM can do. The AI-powered research and note-taking tool has …
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin admits to 'mistakes' over Google Glass
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a day ago
by Steve Dent
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve DentBefore augmented reality was ever a thing, there was Google Glass: a much hyped experiment that was ultimately a failure over issues like priv…
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The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?
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a day ago
by Amy Skorheim
Computing, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy SkorheimThere are just two models of Apple laptops: the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro. In a nutshell, those who need a computer for productivity, wo…
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Volvo expands its Google partnership to bring new features like Gemini to cars sooner
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2 days ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Autos, Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellFollowing the announcement that Gemini is coming to cars, Volvo is using I/O 2025 to announce a new expanded partnership with Google. The comp…
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AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025
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2 days ago
by Andre Revilla
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre RevillaAMD has unveiled its 9060 XT GPU at Computex 2025. The midrange GPU will be the clear competitor to Nvidia’s 5060 Ti and goes toe-to-toe with …
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AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 chips have up to 96 cores, just like the last bunch
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2 days ago
by Will Shanklin
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will ShanklinNot many people need a 96-core processor. But for creative professionals, engineers and AI developers who do, AMD has a new batch of chips on …
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Fortnite is finally back in the US App Store
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2 days ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Software, Mobile Apps, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellFortnite is back in the US App Store. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced that he intended to relaunch the game in late April, following a court or…
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Google XR glasses hands-on: Lightweight but with a limited field of view
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2 days ago
by Karissa Bell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa BellOne of the biggest reveals of Google I/O was that the company is officially back in the mixed reality game with its own prototype XR smart gla…
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Solar trade association warns of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut
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2 days ago
by Anna Washenko
Budget, Tax & Economy, Politics & Government, Government, Renewable Energy & Energy Saving, Environment, Nature & Environment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoThe Solar Energy Industries Association released an assessment of how the budget reconciliation bill currently under review in Congress would …
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Google demos Android XR glasses at I/O with live language translation
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2 days ago
by Anna Washenko
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoGoogle has dug back into its past and introduced its latest take on smart glasses during I/O 2025. Glasses with Android XR brings Gemini AI to…