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Updated 2026-10-31 11:32
Google joins OpenAI and Anthropic in promising new scraping controls
Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft pledge to support a new common signal for robots.txt that blocks scraping for AI training.
Meta settles another social media addiction case just before trial
Snap is now the only defendant in the case.
Bluesky now has a dedicated 'moderation inbox'
The beta feature makes it easier to stay on top of reports and account strikes.
Everything you need to know about Googlebooks
Despite good initial hardware, the Googlebook OS still needs a lot of work.
New tvOS 27.2 features to try for an upgraded Apple TV experience
Apple's tvOS 27.2 update isn't a particularly transformative one, but it still introduces a handful of new features that are worth checking out.
The Wikimedia Foundation weighs in on the NYT's case against OpenAI
The folks behind Wikipedia say that an extreme decision in either direction could threaten the open web.
The Death Stranding anime's first teaser trailer arrives ahead of its Disney+ debut
The adaptation has a fittingly strange tagline: "My mom became a crater."
Harley-Davidson's electric motorbike brand has 'substantial doubt' about its future
LiveWire's warns that it may not survive its current financial difficulties.
Meta quietly launches an AI fashion app for virtually trying on clothes
Meta has launched an AI fashion app called Style Sketch in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.
Sony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing
The adaptation will be directed by Karyn Kusama, and scripted by the writers of The Invitation.
Meta is testing 'Threads Friends' for sharing posts with smaller groups
Twitter Circle, anyone?
VRChat says it's not adding AI labels despite user survey showing people want that
Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.
Fan fiction website AO3 is down, and it could take weeks to recover
The site's data is reportedly intact, but the cause of the outage is still unknown.
Reddit will force users to log in as AI is killing search traffic
The company is starting with tests outside of the US.
Google fixes an annoying Photos bug that hid edited images from other apps
Hey, that's not what Magic Eraser is supposed to do!
Google brings AI Mode advertisements to more countries
Adding sponsored content in more markets could make the feature profitable.
Popcorn bucket innovation is at an all-time low and the Dune: Part Three 'Double Sandworm' is proof
Just what the Sandworm bucket needed: a second hole.
Hacker may have stolen millions in a malware attack against online poker players
Wired has the story of a superuser cheating scandal.
Netflix is making a live-action PUBG show written and directed by Donald Glover
The streamer also has an Assassin's Creed series in the works, along with a Gears of War feature film.
Don't expect more Assassin's Creed remakes anytime soon
Ubisoft shared some updates on the franchise, including confirmation of a New Game+ option for Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang may have been the target of a Chinese government spy
President Trump reportedly chose to do nothing in response.
Meta will now alert parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for self-harm content on Facebook
The company will also notify parents about conversations with Meta AI.
ThermoWorks debuts shorter version of its RFX Meat wireless probe for small cuts
The RFX Meat Mini offers nearly identical performance to the full-sized grilling probe.
FromSoftware delays The Duskbloods until 2027
The studio is taking more time to refine the "rules and balance" of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
DoorDash acquires Instacart in $17 billion delivery service merger
The deal combines the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the US.
EasySMX S10 Lite review: A Switch 2 fidget toy with a weird removable faceplate
EasySMX is using Elizabeth Holmes levels of pedantry with this faceplate situation.
Apple and Google fined in South Korea over app store violations
South Korean regulators found that Apple and Google violated the country's Telecommunications Business Act.
Google's Gemini 4 Carbon promises 'significant leap' in AI coding and cybersecurity
Google's latest Gemini 4 Carbon AI model boasts top benchmark scores in areas like cybersecurity and coding.
Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel
A hacktivist group stole the information of ICE agents and border police from Homeland Security.
FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones
The agency will vote next month on relaxing its long-standing opposition to jammers.
Apple's PROLED XDR Display has a cringy name but incredible specs
With all the fuss about Apple finally releasing a touchscreen MacBook Pro, you may have forgotten about the OLED part.
Meta weighs delaying 'alarming' new business terms as backlash grows
The company says it won't make "policy changes" until it consults with publishers.
The PlayStation 5 just might be Sony's final Blu-Ray player
Between Sony's plan to end PlayStation disc production and discontinuing its Blu-ray players, the future looks grim for physical media.
OpenAI now lets you text your Dot agent
The feature works with both iMessage and RCS messaging.
Engadget is hiring writers!
We're looking for freelance journalists who know their way around a tech blog.
Sony's new see-through DualSense controllers let you game like its 1999
The company is also releasing matching PS5 console covers.
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro feels both familiar and radically improved
It's thinner, lighter and has a better screen - but it's still a MacBook Pro.
Here's how the touchscreen on the MacBook Pro with PROLED display works
The touch sensor isn't a separate layer of the screen.
Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro has an OLED touchscreen, weighs just three pounds
It could use a more distinctive name, though.
Fake PS5 emulators on GitHub are spreading password-stealing malware
This is according to the threat research arm of NordVPN.
The Xreal Aura smartglasses are now on sale for a discounted launch price
The new wearable is the first of its kind to run on the Android XR platform.
New York governor signs AI chatbot child safety law
A separate law aims to shore up security on connected baby monitors.
Reddit is adding a 'for you' feed for recommendations
The app will have a "following" tab to surface content from subreddits you've joined.
Audio Technica just released its first set of wireless StreamSet headphones
This expands the lineup beyond XLR and USB-connected models.
FCC clears Amazon Leo to acquire mobile-satellite operator Globalstar
Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of mobile-satellite operator Globalstar has been approved by the FCC.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) review: Updated in all the right places
Amazon's updates to the Paperwhite Signature Edition make it feel even more premium, but the regular version remains a great choice for less money.
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 2026 review: Nice, but doesn't justify the price
$320 is a lot to pay for a well-balanced device in an aluminum case with pogo pins.
Apple Pro and Tell event: Live updates as we wait to see a MacBook Pro with a touch screen
Reports indicate that a "MacBook Ultra" with a touch-sensitive display is likely on the agenda today.
Amazon's new Echo Time smart alarm clock tries to make waking up less painful
Amazon has launched a new smart alarm clock that can determine when you're in lighter sleep before waking you up.
Amazon adds a glare-reducing nanomatte display to its new Echo Show 16
Amazon says the Echo Show 16 is its 'most advanced, versatile smart display' yet.
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