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Updated 2026-05-18 09:48
Microsoft ditches Teams feature that put attendees into the same virtual room
Microsoft said 'Together' mode added too much 'implementation complexity' and will steer users toward the Teams' gallery view instead.
Fortnite players get a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19
The movie officially hits theaters May 22.
Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit for not refunding its customers after 'unlawful' tariffs
The lawsuit claims that Amazon owes 'hundreds of millions' in refunds to its users.
Terraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector's items
The game has sold 70 million copies over its 15-year run, Re-Logic said.
1047 Games' spiritual successor to Titanfall will reportedly be called Empulse
The rumored movement shooter is still in pre-alpha and without a release date.
Apple's new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options
Users can choose between keeping conversations for 30 days, one year or forever, according to Bloomberg.
This new Mac app locks the keyboard to prevent chaos when your cat tramples all over it
It's called Cats Lock, and it's kind of genius.
What to read this weekend: Celestial Lights and If Destruction Be Our Lot
Here's what we read (and liked) this week.
SpaceX is reportedly getting ready to go public as early as June
Reuters reported that SpaceX could make the initial announcement by next Wednesday.
Analogue 3D's latest update lets you save whenever you want
No more frustrating deaths in between save points.
Engadget review recap: Razr Fold, Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultrahuman Ring Pro and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year
Residents will have to go through a course on artificial intelligence before activating the subscription.
Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories
This week's science news.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft just got an assist from Mars on the way to its asteroid namesake
Its target asteroid could give us insight on how Earth's core came to be.
Fresh horror from Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, a game with a perfect Tamagotchi pun for a name.
Microsoft lets Insiders choose their Windows 11 Start menu size
The company is also testing the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar.
YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older
Even new creators can sign up for access.
Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit
The companies are facing numerous other legal challenges.
New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla's robotaxis
Two crashes since July 2025 involved robotaxis being driven by remote operators.
California lawmakers are working on a bill to preserve access to online games
Game preservation group Stop Killing Games advised on the bill.
Summer Games Done Quick returns this July, schedule out now
Who's up for a Jak & Daxter / Half-Life hybrid?
Marathon's future includes duo queues, more PvE modes and better onboarding
Bungie details how it plans to grow its extraction shooter.
The cute VR platformer Moss and its sequel are heading to consoles
A bundle of both games, along with some DLC, arrives this summer.
ChatGPT will offer personalized financial advice (if you connect your bank account)
ChatGPT's new Plaid integration allows it pull information from more than 12,000 financial institutions.
The Nest app is down for many users
The official Nest status page claims everything is running smoothly.
Lego 2K Drive will vanish from digital storefronts on May 19
The racing game's multiplayer servers will remain live for another year.
X, a bastion for hate, claims it will reduce hate content in the UK
Ofcom says X has committed to reviewing reported posts more quickly.
Engadget Podcast: Who needs Googlebooks?
We also dive into all the new features in Android 17.
The UK's tax authority is turning to AI to help identify fraud
Human staff members will still check the AI's findings.
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker review: Versatile home audio that comes with caveats
Perhaps Bose's latest speaker is better as part of a larger system.
The Morning After: Google teases the Android-based Googlebook
And Google I/O isn't until next week.
Security researchers, aided by Anthropic's Mythos, claim to have breached macOS
Apple is taking the claims seriously.
Apple reportedly testing Intel's 18A-P process to make iPhone and Mac chips
The initial run will focus on older Apple Silicon systems.
The ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses are now available to pre-order for $849
They offer a 240Hz refresh rate and a bundled connectivity dock.
xAI introduces its coding agent called Grok Build
It's in early beta and only available to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers right now.
Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaked by Brazilian regulator
It's a tough day to work at Microsoft PR.
The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress
Other new inductees include Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989.'
Razer updates the Blade 18 with new chips, a specced-out model costs $7,000
The 2026 model adds the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.
Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses
The $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.
Amazon hurled its Lord of the Rings MMO back into the fires of Mount Doom
It's still making a new game set in Middle-earth, though.
OpenAI brings its Codex coding app to mobile
The integration allows you to keep tabs on your coding projects on the go.
Netflix wants to use generative AI to make animated shorts
Sigh.
The VW ID.Buzz is returning for model year 2027 with a new trim for camping
The Tourer model features a fold-out mattress, removable window blinds and more.
The HDMI ARC port on your TV has a very specific job
The distinction between various flavors of HDMI can get a bit technical.
Microsoft's unreleased cloud controller has been spotted in the wild and it's teeny
It reportedly uses Wi-Fi to directly connect to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, for lower latency.
Spotify and its hosting platforms are adopting Apple's tech for video podcasts
HTTP Live Streaming support will let Apple Podcasts play Spotify-hosted video podcasts.
Noble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699
An extra $50 will get you even nicer materials on the already high-end headphones.
The Esports World Cup will reportedly move to Paris from Riyadh
Uncertainty in the Middle East is apparently forcing the location change.
Americans really don't want AI data centers close to their homes
Maybe NIMBYs are right for once.
The ChatGPT desktop app for Mac just got hit with a security breach
OpenAI found no evidence that user data was accessed.
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