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Updated 2026-05-22 13:32
Engadget Podcast: Google I/O 2026 was AI all the way down
Google I/O was AI all the way down, but it's not clear how much will be useful.
The Herman Miller Coyl is a very handsome and modular gaming desk
Legendary furniture maker Herman Miller has made a gorgeous gaming desk that has a price tag you'd expect from the brand.
Mercedes-AMG's 1,153 hp electric GT 4-Door takes on Porsche's Taycan
Mercedes-AMG has come up with its most powerful vehicle ever and there's no ICE engine in sight.
Samsung faces strike from nearly 48,000 union workers
Samsung workers in Korea are set to walk off their jobs on May 21 after failing to reach an agreement with the company.
2027 Volvo EX60 first drive: An ultra-smooth SUV for around $60k
Volvo's latest EV is its best yet, and best value too, but still comes up a bit short to the competition.
Kickstarter rolls back its mature content policy after outcry
Kickstarter is going back to its previous rules around mature content after creators criticized the new policy it introduced last week.
Android XR is finally starting to feel real
Google has a lot to prove, but its smart glasses will have a few big advantages.
Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls
It's a win for privacy on the social app.
Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile
The feature lets you turn all AI enhancements off with one tap.
The Apple Sports app expands to 90 new markets ahead of the World Cup
Apple is targeting World Cup fans ahead of this summer's tournament.
Google debuts AI-powered tools to optimize scientific research workflows
Three new features will be available under the Gemini for Science collection.
Fortnite is returning to the App Store globally, a year after its US comeback
Fortnite is returning to the App Store everywhere (except Australia).
Google announces Wear OS 7
The OS update integrates Gemini Intelligence and adds a new widget system.
Minnesota passes prediction markets ban
The CFTC has already sued to prevent the Minnesota's prediction markets ban.
All the news you might have missed from Google I/O 2026
Catch up on the biggest news from Google's annual developer conference, from Gemini Spark, Omni and Search to Shopping, XR and more.
Xbox Game Pass additions for late May include Forza Horizon 6 and Remnant II
The first-person adventure Luna Abyss is also a day-one release.
Project Genie adds Google Street View integration and goes live for global AI Ultra users
Ground your snow-globe worlds in real-life locations from Google Maps.
I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play
Play Games Sidekick is also getting a wider rollout.
The Google AI Ultra plan now starts at $100 a month
Google's most expensive AI plan is now a little cheaper.
Google's newest app is an AI-powered image editor
Google Pics isn't Photoshop, but it could be better than what's in Google Photos.
Google's Universal Cart will keep an eye on your shopping
Universal Cart will make it easier to buy from inside YouTube and Gmail.
Google's Circle to Search feature can tell you if an image was AI-generated
Google is bringing its AI-detecting feature to more of its products to make it easier for people to verify if something was generated or edited with AI.
Google shoves more AI into Search, including a dynamic Search box and agentic features
You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye.
Google brings more conversational features to Gmail, Docs and Keep
You can talk out a first draft of a document, and Docs will organize your thoughts for you.
Ask YouTube compiles video answers to your questions
Google's new Ask YouTube feature will pull together short- and long-form content.
Plex's lifetime subscription cost is tripling to $750
Plex's premium plan will triple on June 30, 8:01PM ET.
Nintendo's wacky new mobile game takes inspiration from WarioWare
The free-to-download Pictonico! turns photos into minigames.
Sony 1000X The Collexion review: More luxurious, but far from perfect
The 10th anniversary edition of Sony's legendary 1000X headphones carries a refined design that ditches the plastic for leather and metal. However, both sound quality and ANC performance are less impressive than last year's WH-1000XM6.
Samsung's has produced the world's first 6K gaming monitor
Samsung's new displays include a 6K gaming monitor and a larger version of the MovingStyle.
Spotify is launching verification badges for podcasts to help listeners avoid AI slop
The platform recently did something similar for music.
Insta360's Mic Pro has three built-in mics and looks like a chunky pin badge
Insta360's latest mic hides in plain sight.
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop for Business has a privacy screen and quirky haptics
The new laptops are geared towards corporate buyers, with a price to match.
Google I/O 2026: Live updates across Gemini, Android, Search and more
Join our liveblog as the Engadget team brings you Google's news live from the developer conference.
Apple's new accessibility feature lets Vision Pro users control a wheelchair with their eyes
Apple is previewing new accessibility features including Apple Intelligence-powered updates like natural language voice input.
Marshall's new on-ear headphones look like a guitar amp and feature ANC
Marshall's latest cans cost $229.
LG's UltraGear is a native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor
LG has unveiled a new gaming monitor that can achieve 1,000Hz at Full HD.
Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles
The company is transferring workers to four new organizations building AI tools and apps, according to NYT and Reuters.
PSA: The first F1 race on Netflix is this weekend
Catch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix live on a service that isn't Apple.
Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech
The complaint says park visitors don't get sufficient notice they're being scanned.
X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark
Free X accounts have been hit with major restrictions.
Sony raises PS Plus prices for one- and three-month subscriptions
Sony is blaming PS Plus price increases on "ongoing market conditions."
The jury in the OpenAI case has ruled against Elon Musk
The three week trial ended with less than two hours of deliberation.
How to watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote
Google's keynote on Tuesday will include a boatload of AI news and perhaps some Android XR updates.
Sony hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from tariff-related price hikes
The case against Sony is similar to ones filed against Nintendo and Amazon.
Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420
xAI promised workers the money in exchange for tax information to train Grok.
Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60
Volvo's upcoming mainstream EV SUV is available to order now.
Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now
The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.
Marvel's retro-inspired beat-em-up is getting two more playable superheroes
Cyclops and The Thing are now playable in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
LinkedIn doesn't want your AI slop anymore
It isn't just lazy. It's also mind-numbingly boring.
Steelseries Arctis Nova Elite review: Ultra high-end gaming headsets are here
$600 is a lot of money for a gaming headset, but if you edit audio and video, the Arctis Nova Elite might be the only pair you need.
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