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Major advancements are being made in artificial intelligence, with a survey indicating that over a third of senior developers report that more than half of their code is AI-generated, raising questions about the future of programming and software development practices.
TikTok is enhancing its messaging features by introducing voice notes and the ability to send images and videos in direct messages, positioning itself as a more comprehensive social platform amid rising competition.
Meta is facing scrutiny over its chatbot policies after a report revealed that unauthorized celebrity AI chatbots were hosted on its platforms, leading to changes aimed at preventing inappropriate interactions, especially with minors.
The ongoing fallout from a wave of tech layoffs highlights a challenging environment in the industry, with unionization efforts gaining traction among employees, such as over 450 developers at Blizzard's Diablo team who have voted to unionize.
Upcoming product launches and events are creating buzz, notably with Apple's iPhone 17 event set for September 9, while companies like Microsoft are introducing new AI models, underlining the industry's focus on innovative technologies.

Engadget

The Mortal Kombat II movie is postponed to a spring 2026 release engadget.com 3 hours ago by Jackson Chen
Movies, Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen
We'll have to wait until May to discover the fate of Earthrealm and Johnny Cage. Mortal Kombat II, the sequel to 2021's reboot of the video ga…
Get up to 77 percent off NordVPN two-year plans for Labor Day engadget.com 3 hours ago by Matt Tate
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
VPN users are overwhelmed with choice, and there are as many bad options out there as there are good ones. Luckily, NordVPN sits in the latter…
Escape from Tarkov is finally coming to Steam 'soon,' developer says engadget.com 4 hours ago by Jackson Chen
Media, Arts & Entertainment, Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen
Following news that Escape from Tarkov is escaping its perpetual beta, the pioneering extraction shooter is also about to make its debut on St…
Stardew Valley is getting yet another surprise update engadget.com 6 hours ago by Jackson Chen
Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen
We may not have a date for Stardew Valley's next major update, but we have confirmation that it's happening. Eric Barone, the developer behind…
The best Labor Day sales for 2025: Tech from Apple, Dyson, Sony and others is up to 50 percent off engadget.com 7 hours ago by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Labor Day may bring about the unofficial end to summer, but on the bright side, it can be a good time to save on tech. While seasonal holidays…
MasterClass Labor Day sale: Get 50 percent off subscriptions engadget.com 8 hours ago by Andre Revilla
Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
If you want to brush up on some skills or learn new ones, MasterClass offers a good way to do just that. The streaming service has hundreds of…
Pick up an Apple AirTag four-pack for only $70 in this Labor Day sale engadget.com 8 hours ago by Steve Dent
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
Labor Day sales include a decent number of Apple devices this year, from big to small. AirTags are among the latter; you can pick up a four-pa…
The Dyson Labor Day sale knocks $500 off the 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum engadget.com 9 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Dyson is holding a Labor Day sale right now, with discounts on a bunch of products. The well-reviewed 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is available fo…
What to read this weekend: Two thrilling horror novels in one engadget.com a day ago by Cheyenne MacDonald
Books & Publishing, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonald
These are some recently released titles we think are worth adding to your reading list. This week, we picked up the Saga Doubles release of St…
TikTok users will soon be able to send voice notes, images and videos in chats engadget.com a day ago by Jackson Chen
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen
TikTok is taking another step towards becoming more than just a platform for infinitely scrolling through short videos. The social media app t…
Meta is reportedly looking at using competing AI models to improve its apps engadget.com a day ago by Jackson Chen
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen
Meta may be interested in more than Google and OpenAI's employees when it comes to artificial intelligence. According to The Information, Meta…
xAI sues an ex-employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets about Grok engadget.com a day ago by Jackson Chen
Business, Company Legal & Law Matters, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen
xAI doesn't want its secret recipe for Grok to get out, and it's filing a lawsuit to make sure of that. In a lawsuit filed earlier this week, …
Meta reportedly allowed unauthorized celebrity AI chatbots on its services engadget.com a day ago by Mariella Moon
Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Meta hosted several AI chatbots with the names and likenesses of celebrities without their permission, according to Reuters. The unauthorized …
Sonos Labor Day sale: Get up to 25 percent off headphones and speakers engadget.com a day ago by Sarah Fielding
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
No matter how old you get, the back-to-school season will always bring a desire to shop. So, sales at this time of year are always more than w…
Labor Day sales include Apple's MacBook Air M4 for an all-time-low price 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 Labor Day sales might be just what you needed to take the plunge. Right now, the 2025 13- and 15-…
The US government drops its CHIPS Act requirements for Intel engadget.com a day ago by Mariella Moon
Politics & Government, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Intel no longer has to fulfill certain requirements or meet milestones that it was originally supposed to under the CHIPS Act, now that the go…
Engadget review recap: Pixel 10 phones, Bose earbuds and a Sony camera engadget.com a day ago by Billy Steele
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Billy Steele
Fall is just around the corner, which means we're in the midst of flagship phone season. Most recently, Google debuted its new Pixel lineup, o…
iPhone 17 rumors, prices, new features and everything else you need to know before the September 9 Apple event engadget.com a day ago by Anna Washenko,Will Shanklin,Katie Teague
Smart Phones, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Apple confirmed last Tuesday that its iPhone 17 event will be on Tuesday, September 9 at 1PM ET. We're getting excited because that means we'l…
Hitman on iOS, martial arts survival and other new indie games worth checking out engadget.com a day ago by Kris Holt
Media, Technology & Electronics, Video Games, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. One very well-known indie found its way to iOS devices this week, thou…
Libby is adding an AI book recommendation feature engadget.com 2 days ago by Will Shanklin
Books & Publishing, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
Overdrive's digital book lending app Libby is adding — you guessed it! — AI. The new Inspire Me feature is an AI-fueled discovery tool tuned t…
Apple's iPhone 17 'Awe dropping' event is on September 9 — Here's what we expect engadget.com 2 days ago by Will Shanklin
Smart Phones, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
We're now less than two weeks away from the Apple iPhone 17 event. Themed "Awe dropping" this year, the event — confirmed after Apple sent "sa…
Meta is re-training its AI so it won't discuss self-harm or have romantic conversations with teens engadget.com 2 days ago by Karissa Bell
Health, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
Meta is re-training its AI and adding new protections to keep teen users from discussing harmful topics with the company's chatbots. The compa…
IFA 2025: What to expect from Samsung, Acer, Lenovo and more 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
IFA, Europe's answer to the CES, kicks off on September 5 in Berlin, Germany. The show likely won't be the biggest source of news in September…
Yooka-Laylee remaster comes to consoles and PC on October 9 engadget.com 2 days ago by Lawrence Bonk
Media, Video Games, Technology & Electronics, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Yooka-Replaylee, the remaster of the platformer Yooka-Laylee, will be available on October 9. It'll be playable on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 an…
Instagram adds inbox management tools for creators and big accounts engadget.com 2 days ago by Lawrence Bonk
Software, Media, Technology & Electronics, Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Big-time creators on Instagram just got a bit of welcome news. The platform is introducing inbox management tools to make it easier for influe…
HoYoverse's Star Rail spinoff is Honkai: Nexus Anima engadget.com 2 days ago by Will Shanklin
Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
HoYoverse's next gacha game has shades of Teamfight Tactics and Pokémon. The developer describes Honkai: Nexus Anima as a "creature-collector …
Apple iOS 26: Everything you need to know about the new features in the upcoming iPhone update engadget.com 2 days 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
In just over a week, the Apple iPhone 17 event will be here — it's Tuesday, September 9 — and we'll finally get to see the new iPhone 17 lineu…
The White House reportedly ordered xAI's Grok to be approved for government use 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
Despite some fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk, the White House appears to still be in Musk’s corner. Wired is reporting, based on…
Xbox cloud games will soon follow you just about everywhere engadget.com 2 days ago by Lawrence Bonk
Technology & Electronics, Game Consoles, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Microsoft just launched a service for Xbox Insiders that brings all cloud-playable games, along with play histories, to the official Xbox PC a…
Google is testing customizable calling cards for Android that show up when your friends call engadget.com 2 days ago by Mariella Moon
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Google has started rolling out customizable calling cards for the beta versions of its Android Contacts and Phone apps. Android Authority foun…
YouTube TV subscribers won't lose access to Fox content after all engadget.com 2 days ago by Steve Dent
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
YouTube TV subscribers won't have to worry about missing key college football games and other Fox content after the two sides struck a deal ye…
UK's demand for Apple backdoor may have been broader than previously thought engadget.com 2 days ago by Mariella Moon
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
The UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has submitted a new legal filing, suggesting that authorities wanted the iCloud backdoor they're …
The best deals on MacBooks, AirPods, iPads and other Apple gear you can get right now engadget.com 2 days ago by Valentina Palladino,Amy Skorheim,Jeff Dunn
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand. Unfortunately, that demand can make finding big discounts on Apple g…
The best wireless earbuds for 2025 engadget.com 2 days ago by Billy Steele
truewirelessearbuds, anker, sennheiser, airpodspro, earbuds, thebuyersguide, google, commerce, pixelbuds, soundcore, apple, sony, samsung, wf-1000xm3, elite75t, momentumtruewireless2, feature, jabra, galaxybuds+, truewireless, galaxybudsplus, gear, spiritdot2, Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Billy Steele
Finding the best wireless earbuds can make a huge difference in how you experience music, podcasts, calls and even daily commutes. Whether you…
The best VPN deals: Get up to 77 percent off NordVPN, ProtonVPN, Surfshark and others engadget.com 2 days ago by Sam Chapman
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman
A virtual private network (VPN) can save you a lot of money if you use it right. By changing your virtual location, you can use one streaming …
How to screenshot on Windows engadget.com 2 days ago by Rob Webb
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Rob Webb
Windows offers several built-in ways to take screenshots. Sure, you can just hit the Prt Scrn button on your keyboard to capture your entire s…
Engadget Podcast: iPhone 17 event preview with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman engadget.com 2 days ago by Engadget
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Now that Apple has scheduled its iPhone 17 event for September 9th, it's time to dive into everything we’re expecting. In this episode, Devind…
The Morning After: The verdict on Google's Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 engadget.com 2 days ago by Mat Smith
Software, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mat Smith
We’ve reviewed half of the Pixel 10 series, and Google continues to improve its phones in very tangible ways. We scored the Pixel 10 Pro 94, w…
Everything we played at Gamescom 2025 engadget.com 2 days ago by Mat Smith
Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mat Smith
Europe’s biggest gameshow is a beast. Spanning the halls of Cologne Messe, and with E3 now out of the picture, Gamescom is a bigger deal than …
The best MacBook accessories for 2025 engadget.com 3 days ago by Valentina Palladino,Amy Skorheim
Technology & Electronics, Consumer Discretionary, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Your Apple MacBook is already a powerful, sleek machine — but the right accessories can make it even better. Whether you’re trying to expand i…
The best iPhone accessories for 2025 engadget.com 3 days ago by Valentina Palladino
anker, iPhone12, iphoneaccessories, otterbox, Belkin, aukey, mophie, thebuyersguide, magsafecharger, commerce, iphone, magsafe, Apple, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, Consumer Discretionary, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
The right add-on can make a good iPhone experience even better. Whether you're looking to boost your battery life, level up your mobile photog…
Apple's new iOS 26 public beta 5 is here, but is your iPhone eligible for the update? Check this list engadget.com 3 days ago by Katie Teague
Software, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Katie Teague
In just a few days, the Apple iPhone 17 event will be here — the "awe dropping" event is officially confirmed for Tuesday, September 9. If App…
Meta is bringing AI-powered NPCs to the metaverse engadget.com 3 days ago by Engadget
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US
Developers building for Meta’s metaverse platform will soon be able to create AI-powered NPCs for Horizon Worlds. The company previewed the mo…
Microsoft introduces a pair of in-house AI models engadget.com 3 days ago by Anna Washenko
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Microsoft is expanding its AI footprint with the release of two new models that its teams trained completely in-house. MAI-Voice-1 is the tech…
Kobo ereaders are swapping out Pocket for Instapaper engadget.com 3 days ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
Software, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell
Rakuten and Instapaper have announced a new integration that lets you access saved articles on Kobo ereaders. The new feature replaces a simil…
The best smartphones to buy in 2025 engadget.com 3 days ago by Cherlynn Low,Sam Rutherford
Telecommunication, Smart Phones, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cherlynn Low
You might already have a good idea of which smartphone you want to be your next one. But there are more solid options available now than ever …
Over 450 Diablo developers at Blizzard have unionized engadget.com 3 days ago by Andre Revilla
Unions, Labor Issues, Society & Culture, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
More than 450 Diablo developers at Blizzard Entertainment have voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union w…
Meta is experimenting with long-form text on Threads engadget.com 3 days ago by Karissa Bell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
Meta seems to be working on ways for Threads users to share long-form writing within a single post. Several users have reported seeing a new "…
Fubo Sports will make a play for football fans' dollars on September 2 engadget.com 3 days ago by Will Shanklin
American Football, Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
Fubo is making a move to attract new subscribers ahead of the NFL season. The company's new Fubo Sports bundle includes content from ESPN, Fox…
Sony RX1R III review: Waiting 10 years to be underwhelmed engadget.com 3 days ago by Igor Bonifacic
Cameras & Photography, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor Bonifacic
The RX1R III is an incredible camera, capable of capturing stunning photos. However, for something Sony waited nearly a decade to update and i…