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Updated 2026-07-16 14:47
X's algorithm will finally prioritize replies from people you already follow
X has made a tweak to give your replies a boost in your friends' comment section.
Google bought all of a major solar farm's output to offset its dirty data center emissions
Google has struck a deal to purchase a major solar project's entire electrical output to offset its fossil fuel emissions.
Hisense's E Ink phone has a full-color LCD you can snap on the back
The Hisense A10 has an E Ink main display and a magnetic LCD screen you can attach to its rear.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to UK users
Chrome's Gemini integration has arrived in the UK.
Please let this hot pink Pixel 11 leak be real
Bring on the magenta and peach.
Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful
Bit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.
Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available
Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.
Los Angeles law enforcement will stop using Flock cameras
The Los Angeles police department did not renew its contract with Flock due to data privacy concerns.
A ransomware negotiator who colluded with attackers to scam victims was sentenced to 70 months in prison
Angelo Martino helped scam ransomware victims out of over $75 million, officials said.
iCloud+ vs. Apple One: Which is worth it for you?
The two subscription services offer more than just extra storage, but getting the right one can save you money.
TV-logging app TV Time is functionally relaunching as parent company pivots to AI
Bingers is expected to launch by the end of July as a replacement for TV Time.
State AGs sue to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A dozen state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit to stop the Paramount / Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Games Done Quick abruptly canceled SNK stream due to ties with Saudi Arabia
Games Done Quick said it would not accept funds from or work with SNK in the future.
You can easily scan QR codes that are already on your phone
Android and iOS both have built-in tools to easily open QR codes from screenshots.
Not 300 miles, not 250 miles: These EVs have the worst range in 2026
If you like going on a long road trip, you might want to steer clear of these vehicles.
Oppo Watch X3 review: Come for the battery, stay for the versatility
Oppo's Watch X3 is a Wear OS watch that'll outlast all of its rivals.
Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids
Following a worrying new report, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media.
Waze rolls out new AI features including Motorcycle and 'Less Chatty' modes
Like Google Maps, Waze is going all-in on Gemini.
Summer Games Done Quick once again raises over $2 million for Doctors Without Borders
The annual speedrunning marathon event ran from July 5-11.
What are your plans for AI Appreciation Day?
The best way to celebrate AI Appreciation Day is to not.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files, China's Tianwen-2 reaches its asteroid target, and more science stories
Catch up on the most interesting science news from the last week.
Xbox gamer wins lawsuit against Microsoft to restore account and digital library
Microsoft also has to pay roughly $400 in damages to the user.
Why GameCube games are so expensive (and why they're rarely sold at retro stores)
Vintage games can be hard to find, but Nintendo GameCube titles are exceptionally elusive.
Refreshed Apple Pencils may arrive next year with improved repairability
Thanks to upcoming EU regulations, the next Apple Pencil could feature replaceable batteries.
Why Xiaomi phones aren't banned, but are rarely sold in the US
The Chinese company is allowed to sell its impressive phones in the States, but it doesn't. Here's why.
The correct way to position your router's antennas depends on your home
Know where to place your router and how to position its antennas should get you better coverage.
Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed unearned affiliate sales through fake clicks
Gates, who is Bill Gates' daughter, founded the app alongside Sophia Kianni.
What is Eclipsa Video, and how does it compare to Dolby Vision and HDR10?
The new format is coming to a device near you -- Here's why it matters.
Philips offers free replacements after update bricked smart lighting hubs
The company also said a newer update is rolling out that should prevent the issue.
OpenAI's head of safety is reportedly leaving as part of company reorganization
The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.
Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?
Save your best ports for your most demanding devices.
Engadget review recap: Steam Machine, Samsung Music Studio 7, Oura Ring 5 and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Your Samsung Gallery won't be able to sync with Microsoft OneDrive soon
Your photos don't have to go home, but they can't stay here.
Bluesky has an official CEO again
Toni Schneider, who took over after Jay Graber stepped down, is now Bluesky's official CEO.
Engadget Indie Pitch: Penguin Colony
"You won't know until you do and then it is too late."
Spotify Release Radar's new personalization options improve your music recommendations
Spotify's Release Radar can now deliver more personalized music recommendations.
Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up Pokémon cards by more than 300 percent?
Is paying a reasonable price for colorful cardboard too much to ask?
Palworld 1.0, Tiny Bookshop on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out
Our weekly roundup of the best new indie games is here.
Meta deactivates feature that let you generate AI images of any public Instagram account
Meta has deactivated the Muse Image capability to create AI deepfakes of any public Instagram account you @-mention.
Apple calls OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in trade secret theft lawsuit
The lawsuit also names io Products, the hardware company led by Jony Ive.
Mamdani announces new Click-to-Cancel rule for New York City
The rule revives a proposed FTC protection that was abandoned last year.
OpenAI's browser isn't dead, it just moved to the ChatGPT app
Let's be real, OpenAI isn't giving up on the browser market, it is just changing its strategy.
The Meta Glasses backlash is changing how (or if) people use them
Backlash online is changing how (or if) people wear Meta's smart glasses.
StubHub CEO is helping fund mass scalpers on his own platform
Stubhub CEO Eric Baker is pouring millions of dollars into the ticket-scalping market, CBC reports.
FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers
Reflect Orbital wants to direct sunlight at night with a network of satellites.
Metal balls from space are popping up on Australia's beaches
Sadly, we don't think aliens were involved in this particular space balls incident.
Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd
The movie-centric social network is said to be seeking new ownership.
Disney might be planning a free Disney+ tier
Nearly every streaming service has an ad-supported plan, but Disney might take the unusual step of making it free.
You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine
You just have to know where to look on the Steam page.
Engadget Podcast: Xbox resets with layoffs
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we dive into Microsoft's brutal Xbox layoffs with Mike Futter of the Virtual Economy Podcast.
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