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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 engadget.com 29 minutes ago by Kris Holt
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
Nintendo 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…
WhatsApp 'audio hangouts' are now open to group chats of any size engadget.com an hour ago by Karissa Bell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
WhatsApp 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…
Boltgun — Words of Vengeance is Warhammer's grimdark answer to Typing of the Dead engadget.com an hour ago by Igor Bonifacic
Media, Video Games, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor Bonifacic
Games Workshop, maker of the popular Warhammer 40K tabletop game, held its annual Warhammer Skulls festival today, and announced a slew of new…
Senate votes to kill California's gas-powered vehicle restrictions engadget.com 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 Revilla
The United States Senate voted 51-44 mostly across party lines on Wednesday to repeal a waiver granted by the Biden administration's Environme…
House passes budget bill that inexplicably bans state AI regulations for ten years engadget.com 2 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
Politics & Government, Government, Legislative Branch, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
The US House of Representatives just narrowly passed a budget bill, which has been referred to by President Trump and others as "one big, beau…
Mozilla is shutting down its read-it-later app Pocket engadget.com 2 hours ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell
Pocket, 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…
One of our favorite cordless vacuums is on sale for $150 as a Memorial Day promotion engadget.com 4 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
The 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,…
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 model can work autonomously for nearly a full workday engadget.com 4 hours ago by Igor Bonifacic
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor Bonifacic
Anthropic kicked off its first-ever Code with Claude conference today with the announcement of a new frontier AI system. The company is callin…
Disney+ will reportedly stream Women's Champions League soccer matches across much of Europe engadget.com 5 hours ago by Andre Revilla
Sports & Recreation, Soccer, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
Disney has taken another step into the hyper-competitive world of live sports broadcasting. According to The Guardian, the entertainment congl…
Amazon is testing AI-generated hosts that talk customers through product features engadget.com 5 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Amazon is testing a new feature that involves AI-generated hosts talking through product summaries. It looks fairly similar to Google’s audio …
Best Memorial Day tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Samsung and others that you can shop now engadget.com 5 hours ago by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
It 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…
GeoGuessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup after a community protest engadget.com 5 hours ago by Kris Holt
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
The team behind GeoGuessr is withdrawing the location-guessing game from the Esports World Cup (EWC) after fans protested its decision to part…
Honor's midrange 400 series pairs a 200-megapixel camera with the usual AI tools engadget.com 6 hours ago by Daniel Cooper
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Daniel Cooper
It’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 …
Google's most powerful AI tools aren't for us engadget.com 7 hours ago by Igor Bonifacic
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Igor Bonifacic
At 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…
OpenAI's first device with Jony Ive reportedly won't be a phone or a wearable engadget.com 8 hours ago by Mariella Moon
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
The 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…
Peacock Premium deal: Get one year for only $25 engadget.com 8 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Another great streaming deal has hit the internet: one year of Peacock Premium is only $25 right now. Just use the code SPRINGSAVINGS at check…
Fujifilm's X Half is an $850 digital camera with an analog film aesthetic engadget.com 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 Dent
Fujifilm has already released one unusual camera this year in the GFX100 RF medium format compact, but its latest model may be the most offbea…
The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2025 engadget.com 12 hours ago by Valentina Palladino
Technology & Electronics, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
If 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…
The Dyson PencilVac is the most stick-like stick vacuum ever engadget.com 19 hours ago by Cherlynn Low
Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cherlynn Low
It's been almost ten years since Dyson first unveiled its Supersonic hair dryer, which put its signature bladeless fan technology into a styli…
Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts engadget.com a day ago by Anna Washenko
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Encrypted messaging platform Signal is rolling out a feature called Screen Security to its Windows app. It's broadly a way to prevent a comput…
News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft' engadget.com a day ago by Anna Washenko
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
The 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…
GeoGuessr community maps go dark in protest of EWC ties to human rights abuses engadget.com a day ago by Jessica Conditt
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jessica Conditt
Update: GeoGuessr will no longer participate in the EWC, GeoGuessr AB said in a statement. Our original story follows: ----------------------…
Android 16 includes a desktop interface Google built from Samsung DeX engadget.com 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 Campbell
Devices 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…
Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays engadget.com 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 Revilla
Microsoft 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…
Sonos portable speakers are 25 percent off for Memorial Day engadget.com 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 Campbell
Sonos' 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 …
Google still doesn't have much to show for Android XR engadget.com a day ago by Devindra Hardawar
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Devindra Hardawar
When 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…
Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50 engadget.com a day ago by Will Shanklin
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
Game 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…
Mario Kart World was initially planned for the original Switch engadget.com a day ago by Lawrence Bonk
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
The upcoming Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World was originally intended for the OG Switch console, according to an interview with the game…
OpenAI buys Jony Ive's design startup for $6.5 billion engadget.com 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 Bonifacic
OpenAI 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…
Sony is ending its PlayStation Stars loyalty program engadget.com a day ago by Will Shanklin
Game Consoles, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
Sony 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…
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is coming to PS5 this summer engadget.com a day ago by Lawrence Bonk
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Senua’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…
Google I/O 2025 recap: AI updates, Android XR, Google Beam and everything else announced at the annual keynote engadget.com a day ago by Kris Holt
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
Today 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…
Tamagotchi Paradise looks like the most exciting virtual pet toy in years engadget.com a day ago by Cheyenne MacDonald
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonald
You'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…
Extortionists bribed Coinbase employees to give them customer data engadget.com a day ago by Anna Washenko,Will Shanklin
Society & Culture, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Coinbase has been betrayed from within. The cryptocurrency exchange said that cyber criminals bribed some of its support agents to share perso…
Memorial Day deals include the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off engadget.com a day ago by Kris Holt
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
The 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…
May's Game Pass additions include the brilliant Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Division 2 engadget.com a day ago by Lawrence Bonk
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
This is a big month for Xbox Game Pass, as there are some real standout titles hitting the service. Upcoming games include the sublime Metapho…
The best streaming deals: Save on Peacock, Starz, Disney+ and more engadget.com a day ago by Valentina Palladino
Television, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
If 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…
Oura's smart ring gets better at tracking your activities engadget.com a day ago by Mariella Moon
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Oura 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…
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: When a traditional gaming laptop just won't do engadget.com a day ago by Sam Rutherford
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Rutherford
On 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…
Memorial Day Apple deals include the USB-C Magic Mouse for $68 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
Memorial 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…
Google talks up NotebookLM upgrades by making it talk up Google I/O 2025 engadget.com a day ago by Mariella Moon
Software, Media, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon
Google 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 …
Google co-founder Sergey Brin admits to 'mistakes' over Google Glass engadget.com a day ago by Steve Dent
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
Before augmented reality was ever a thing, there was Google Glass: a much hyped experiment that was ultimately a failure over issues like priv…
The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy? engadget.com a day ago by Amy Skorheim
Computing, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim
There 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…
Volvo expands its Google partnership to bring new features like Gemini to cars sooner engadget.com 2 days ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
Autos, Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell
Following the announcement that Gemini is coming to cars, Volvo is using I/O 2025 to announce a new expanded partnership with Google. The comp…
AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025 engadget.com 2 days ago by Andre Revilla
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
AMD 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 …
AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 chips have up to 96 cores, just like the last bunch engadget.com 2 days ago by Will Shanklin
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
Not 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 …
Fortnite is finally back in the US App Store engadget.com 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 Campbell
Fortnite 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…
Google XR glasses hands-on: Lightweight but with a limited field of view engadget.com 2 days ago by Karissa Bell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
One 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…
Solar trade association warns of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut engadget.com 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 Washenko
The Solar Energy Industries Association released an assessment of how the budget reconciliation bill currently under review in Congress would …
Google demos Android XR glasses at I/O with live language translation engadget.com 2 days ago by Anna Washenko
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Google 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…