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Apple has reached a significant milestone by shipping its three billionth iPhone, showcasing a strong sales performance despite concerns over tariffs costing the company an estimated $1.1 billion in the upcoming quarter.
Google introduced its new AI model, AlphaEarth Foundations, designed to track climate change with satellite-like capabilities, as it also prepares to sign the EU's AI Code of Practice for better regulatory compliance.
Reddit is transforming into a potential search engine, planning to unify its search capabilities with AI-driven features, which aligns with its strategy to boost revenues significantly through advertising and AI utilization.
In the gaming world, Nintendo's Switch 2 has experienced explosive sales, outperforming its predecessor significantly in its launch period, with current supply struggling to meet high demand.
Mark Zuckerberg is re-evaluating Meta's approach to open-source AI, indicating a potential shift toward more selective sharing of AI advancements due to safety concerns, as he aims to develop a "superintelligence" platform.

Engadget

iPhone 17 Pro, Max and Air: Everything we know about Apple's new phones engadget.com an hour ago by Anna Washenko,Will Shanklin
Smart Phones, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
In just under two months, assuming Apple sticks to its usual schedule, we'll finally put our eyes on the newest collections of smartphones: th…
The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025 engadget.com an hour ago by Amy Skorheim
Television, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim
We still think getting a live TV streaming service is a better deal than paying for cable — but the gulf between the two options is narrowing.…
Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in 7 weeks but still can't keep up with demand engadget.com an hour ago by Steve Dent
Investment & Company Information, Finance, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
Nintendo has already sold 5.82 million Switch 2s since the console went on sale on June 6th and still expects to sell 15 million units by the …
The Morning After: Is Zuckerberg reassessing Meta’s approach to open-source AI? engadget.com 2 hours ago by Mat Smith
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mat Smith
Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg published a memo outlining his vision to build AI "superintelligence." Citing "safety concerns," he wrote t…
Google is bringing image and PDF uploads to AI Mode engadget.com 3 hours ago by Mariella Moon
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Google is updating AI Mode on desktop this week with the ability to process images, so you can ask it detailed questions about the pictures li…
The best iPad cases for 2025 engadget.com 4 hours ago by Valentina Palladino
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Your new iPad is sleek, powerful and ready to tackle everything from binge-watching to serious productivity — but without the right protection…
The best streaming deals: Save on HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube TV and others engadget.com 6 hours ago by Valentina Palladino
Television, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Whether you’re a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season of Stranger Things when it drops, everyone’s on the lookout for st…
Apple has now shipped 3 billion iPhones engadget.com 10 hours ago by Mariella Moon
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Apple has shipped its three billionth iPhone, Tim Cook has revealed during a call for the company's third quarter earnings. The company releas…
Reddit should be a 'go-to search engine,' Steve Huffman says engadget.com 14 hours ago by Karissa Bell
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
Reddit is going to be leaning even harder into search in the coming months. The company has already been working on a plan to integrate its LL…
Apple is 'open to' acquisitions to boost its AI roadmap engadget.com 15 hours ago by Anna Washenko
Investment & Company Information, Finance, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Apple leadership discussed results and updates today in its third-quarter conference call, including some statements about its AI endeavors. A…
Battlefield 6 gets an October 10 release date engadget.com 17 hours ago by Anna Washenko
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Fall is often first-person shooter season, and looks like this year's release calendar will include the next entry in the Battlefield series. …
Google lost its antitrust case with Epic again engadget.com 18 hours ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
Software, Company Legal & Law Matters, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell
Google's attempt to appeal the decision in Epic v. Google has failed. In a newly released opinion, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has deci…
iOS 26 beta release: Here's everything you need to know about new Apple features and how to get it on your iPhone engadget.com 18 hours ago by Katie Teague
Software, Smart Phones, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Katie Teague
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) If waiting until the fall to gain access to all of Apple's iOS 26 features seems …
Uber Eats is stuffing AI slop into your meal engadget.com 19 hours ago by Andre Revilla
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
Uber Eats has added a slate of AI features designed to, theoretically, help merchants earn new customers and ease the shopping experience for …
NVIDIA is ending support for its GTX 10-, 9- and 7-series GPUs engadget.com 20 hours ago by Matt Tate
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
NVIDIA is calling time on its Maxwell, Pascal and Volta GPUs, with one last significant driver release scheduled for October. This means that …
VILE: Exhumed is an unjust casualty in Steam's sweeping censorship campaign engadget.com 20 hours ago by Jessica Conditt
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jessica Conditt
Over the past few weeks, thousands of video games have been banned, removed and delisted from Steam and Itch.io. The justifications for doing …
Plants vs. Zombies is getting an HD remaster with co-op engadget.com 21 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
The iconic tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies is getting an HD remaster. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted heads to the Switch and Switch 2 on …
Lyft completes its $197 million acquisition of Europe's Freenow engadget.com a day ago by Matt Tate
Software, Transportation, Investment & Company Information, Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers, Finance, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
Lyft has received the required regulatory clearance to finalize its acquisition of the European app-based taxi company Freenow. First announce…
8BitDo's Ultimate 2C controller is on sale for only $18 engadget.com a day ago by Lawrence Bonk
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
The well-regraded 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller is on sale for just $18 via Amazon. This is nearly 40 percent off and a record-low price. Typi…
Chillin' by the Fire is a relaxing, co-op campfire sim that's out today on Nintendo Switch 2 engadget.com a day ago by Kris Holt
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
Thursday's Nintendo Direct showcased some interesting games, but none seemed more relaxing than one called Chillin' by the Fire. This is a cam…
Persona 3 Reload arrives on Switch 2 in October engadget.com a day ago by Matt Tate
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
The Nintendo Switch was a great place to play Persona games, and it looks like the outgoing console has passed on the torch to its successor, …
Google's 'virtual satellite' AI model can provide a near real-time view of Earth engadget.com a day ago by Mariella Moon
Science, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Google has introduced a new AI model called AlphaEarth Foundations that it says can function like a "virtual satellite." The model uses a syst…
Brilliant Labs launches its second-generation smart glasses engadget.com a day ago by Daniel Cooper
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Daniel Cooper
Brilliant Labs is the startup behind Frame, the open-source smart glasses designed for hackers and other creative types. Today, the company is…
Apple's MacBook Air M4 drops to a record-low price on Amazon engadget.com a day ago by Sarah Fielding
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
If you've put off getting a new MacBook then today is your lucky day. Right now, the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4 are available on Amaz…
Spotify's lax privacy means anyone can see the Vice President's song choices engadget.com a day ago by Steve Dent
Media, Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
A new cybersecurity "breach" has revealed the personal information of various celebrities, and while it won't let you steal their identities, …
The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $249 for Prime members engadget.com a day ago by Lawrence Bonk
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Amazon is selling the DJI Mini 4K drone for just $249, which is a discount of $50. The deal is only for Prime members. This is the lowest pric…
1Password deal: Get 50 percent off plans for the back-to-school season engadget.com a day ago by Lawrence Bonk
Software, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
1Password is running a notable back-to-school sale in the middle of July, but the deals more than make up for the chronological discrepancy. M…
DJI Osmo 360 review: A capable action cam that's a real threat to Insta360 engadget.com a day ago by Steve Dent
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
DJI is finally taking on rising rival Insta360 with its first panoramic action camera, the Osmo 360. The company dug into its deep engineering…
The best multi-device wireless charging pads for 2025 engadget.com a day ago by Jon Fingas,Valentina Palladino
Telecommunication, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, Consumer Discretionary, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jon Fingas
We all have so many gadgets now that we use and take with us regularly, and there's a good chance that at least a few of yours support wireles…
The best wireless headphones for 2025: Bluetooth options for every budget engadget.com a day ago by Billy Steele
sennheiser, entertainment, thebuyersguide, beats, momentumwireless, audio-technica, ath-m50xbt, bose, sony, feature, 700, wh-1000xm3, wh-ch710n, solopro, gear, Speakers & Headphones, Shopping, Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Billy Steele
Whether you're listening to playlists on your daily commute or zoning out with a podcast at home, wireless headphones can make your audio expe…
Apple iOS 26: Is your iPhone compatible? Here's a list which devices can download it today engadget.com 2 days ago by Katie Teague
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Katie Teague
iPhone devotees, listen up: Tons of new updates are coming to Apple's operating system this fall that you'll be excited to try out. But instea…
Is Mark Zuckerberg flip flopping on open source AI? engadget.com 2 days ago by Karissa Bell
Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
Earlier today, Mark Zuckerberg shared a rambling memo outlining his vision to build AI "superintelligence." In the memo, Zuckerberg hinted tha…
Spotify now requires face scans to access age-restricted content in the UK engadget.com 2 days ago by Anna Washenko
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Spotify is introducing new requirements to confirm the ages of users in the UK trying to access explicit content. The streaming platform is im…
Showrunner, an AI-powered streaming service, launches in alpha this week engadget.com 2 days ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell
Fable, a startup designing tools to generate animated TV shows from scratch, is launching an AI-powered streaming service this week, Variety r…
Trump will end the de minimis exemption for low-cost global shipments engadget.com 2 days ago by Anna Washenko
Politics & Government, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
President Donald Trump's latest economic move is to halt the de minimis exemption, a provision that made international shipments of low-value …
Substack accidentally sent push alerts promoting a Nazi publication engadget.com 2 days ago by Will Shanklin
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
It was easy to view Substack's 2023 Nazi controversy as a kicked can that could turn up again. Well, white supremacist content led to another …
Opera takes its browser beef with Microsoft to Brazil in antitrust complaint engadget.com 2 days ago by Anna Washenko
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Opera is filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, alleging it creates an unfair environment for alternate browsers to compet…
LinkedIn quietly removed references to deadnaming and misgendering from its hateful content policy engadget.com 2 days ago by Karissa Bell
Cultural Groups, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
LinkedIn quietly changed the language of its hateful content policy this week. The update, the company's first change in three years according…
Dropbox is pulling the plug on its password manager engadget.com 2 days ago by Lawrence Bonk
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Dropbox is saying goodbye to its password manager after five years of service. This leaves current customers in a lurch, as the company has al…
Google Pixel 10 launch: What we expect to see at the Made by Google event on August 20 engadget.com 2 days ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell
After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to filmmaking, Google …
Skechers releases kid shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment engadget.com 2 days ago by Andre Revilla
Parenting, Footwear, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
Skechers just released a helicopter parent's dream shoe. Find My Skechers is a new line of children's shoes that encourages parents to hide an…
DJI's Amflow e-bikes are available to order in the US, but they don't come cheap engadget.com 2 days ago by Lawrence Bonk
Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
DJI's Amflow electric mountain bikes are now available to buy in the US, one full year after they made their way to European customers. These …
iOS 26 updates for AirPods preview: Enhanced audio recording, camera remote and more engadget.com 2 days ago by Billy Steele
Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Billy Steele
Of all the new iOS 26 features that Apple previewed at WWDC in June, AirPods updates were only briefly mentioned. Studio-quality audio recordi…
YouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for children after all engadget.com 2 days ago by Lawrence Bonk
Media, Arts & Entertainment, Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
YouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for children under 16, as reported by Bloomberg. The country's Labor government said …
Flickering lights could help fight misinformation engadget.com 2 days ago by Andre Revilla
Science, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
A group of Cornell computer scientists has unveiled what they believe could be a new tool in the fight against AI‑generated video, deepfakes a…
Mark Zuckerberg shares a confusing vision for AI 'superintelligence' engadget.com 2 days ago by Karissa Bell
Robots, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
Mark Zuckerberg has spent the last several months and several billion dollars recruiting prominent AI researchers and executives for a new "su…
A new, faster-paced game mode is coming to Apex Legends on August 5 engadget.com 2 days ago by Kris Holt
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
The next season of Apex Legends kicks off on August 5, and it will see the arrival of a new, permanent game mode. Respawn says it built Wildca…
Google will sign EU's AI Code of Practice engadget.com 2 days ago by Andre Revilla
Politics & Government, Government, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
Google says it will sign the European Union’s new AI Code of Practice, which provides a framework for compliance with the EU’s AI Act. The act…
The New York Times and Amazon's AI licensing deal is reportedly worth up to $25 million per year engadget.com 2 days ago by Igor Bonifacic
Business, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor Bonifacic
Amazon's AI licensing deal with The New York Times is worth $20 million to $25 million per year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The two…
A Nintendo Direct focused on third-party games is taking place on July 31 engadget.com 2 days ago by Kris Holt
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
It’s almost time for another Nintendo Direct. A showcase of games from Nintendo’s partners that are coming to the Nintendo Switch and/or Switc…