TikTok might be exploring an ad-free subscription plan TikTok might be exploring new ways to make the app more profitable by playing around with an ad-free subscription model. This isn't new for social media platforms. We've seen Snapchat introduce Snapchat+ and X (formally known as Twitter) introduce its Premium options as well, but this would be a new... #press https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-might-be-exploring-an-ad-free-subscription-plan-191948633.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/1991c790-6156-11ee-afb9-6aeccb78da6c
Loog's baby digital piano could be the perfect starter instrument for newbies Loog is a company known for manufacturing fantastic starter instruments for kids, with the company’s diminutive electric guitar making our list of the best audio-related gifts back in 2019. Now it’s back with a digital piano that blurs the line between... #press https://www.engadget.com/loogs-baby-digital-piano-could-be-the-perfect-starter-instrument-for-newbies-183208611.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/97da97a0-614f-11ee-9fff-ae3ac396e706
NordVPN review: A bit too overhyped for the price You may know NordVPN from its popular ambassador program, taking social media by storm as influencers sign up to make money advertising the virtual private network. But despite its popularity, it didn’t make the list of the nine top providers we published in June. After vigorous testing, I concluded it was a bit... #press https://www.engadget.com/nordvpn-review-a-bit-too-overhyped-for-the-price-163100341.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/f85ca380-5f05-11ee-b7b7-a916f4096614
Tom Hanks calls out dental ad for using AI likeness of him An advertiser reportedly used a deepfake of Tom Hanks to promote dental plans without the actor’s permission. Hanks shared a warning on Instagram on Sunday alerting his followers about the AI-generated video, which he wrote he had “nothing to do with.” Hanks has been outspoken about the challenges... #press https://www.engadget.com/tom-hanks-calls-out-dental-ad-for-using-ai-likeness-of-him-161548459.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/4fce26b0-6137-11ee-afd7-fde33ad9c6a3
How to send animated reactions on FaceTime with iOS 17 Apple's latest iOS 17 update has introduced FaceTime Reactions, which are animated effects that pop up on your screen during a video chat. These reactions are like the ones commonly used in Messages with other iPhone users, such as hearts, fireworks and thumbs-ups. These can sometimes serve as expressive... #press https://www.engadget.com/how-to-send-animated-reactions-on-facetime-with-ios-17-160026338.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/99d12090-5f17-11ee-b8bd-65230b1d608f
Cyberattack thriller from the creator of Mr. Robot gets a star-studded trailer It’s been a few years since Mr. Robot dropped its mind-bending final episode, and now series creator Sam Esmail is back with a film that explores similar themes of cyber security and paranoia. Leave the World Behind is a dual-release Netflix film that hits... #press https://www.engadget.com/cyberattack-thriller-from-the-creator-of-mr-robot-gets-a-star-studded-trailer-153011921.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/170a7180-6137-11ee-bfaf-2ec50c39533c
Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones fall back to a low of $250 It has only been a few months since Apple's Beats division unveiled the Beats Studio Pro, a long-overdue new set of noise-canceling headphones. While it took several years for Beats to update its over-ear headphones, consumers haven't had to wait nearly as long for a discount on the latest cans. The... #press https://www.engadget.com/beats-studio-pro-anc-headphones-fall-back-to-a-low-of-250-143427770.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-07/289d1261-25a8-11ee-bfff-17bab451462a
Amazon's Kindle Scribe is back on sale ahead of October Prime Day Sales on Amazon products continue to roll out ahead of the official start of October Prime Day on everything from Blink cameras to Kindle Scribes. The 16GB Kindle Scribe is back on sale for 22 percent off, dropping to $265 from $340. It mirrors a recent sale on the Kindle Scribe, but... #press https://www.engadget.com/amazons-kindle-scribe-is-back-on-sale-ahead-of-october-prime-day-140115678.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-11/bc537920-7038-11ed-b769-29faa309dabd
Google's Chromebook Plus initiative pushes higher spec standards and handy software tools Google’s pitch for Chromebooks has been pretty straightforward for a while now. They’re laptops that don’t require a lot of fuss, with easy set-up, fast boot times and a simple software update process. They’re also secure from things like... #press https://www.engadget.com/googles-chromebook-plus-initiative-pushes-higher-spec-standards-and-handy-software-tools-130055583.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/fc9732d0-611c-11ee-b35f-f4dbd5271de3
Blink 3rd- and 4th-gen security cameras are up to 60 percent off ahead of October Prime Day October's Prime Day doesn't start until the tenth, but the sales are already coming along strong. For instance, many of Amazon's Blink products, including the third and fourth-generation outdoor cameras, are on sale. Right now, you... #press https://www.engadget.com/blink-3rd--and-4th-gen-security-cameras-are-up-to-60-percent-off-ahead-of-october-prime-day-123801657.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-08/705e91a0-40dd-11ee-92ff-ea725247a4d8
The best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2023 If there’s one thing I’ve learned about today’s Bluetooth speakers, it’s that for general consumers, the options are pretty good. However, that doesn't make the process of sifting through the dozens of choices to find the best buy any easier. So I set out to test out some of the most popular models in different price points, from entry... #press https://www.engadget.com/best-portable-bluetooth-speakers-133004551.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-04/85e08920-b759-11ec-beb9-015235c0a851
Humane shows off its futuristic 'Ai Pin' wearable In case you missed the hype, Humane is a startup founded by ex-Apple executives that's working on a device called the "Ai Pin" that uses projectors, cameras and AI tech to act as a sort of wearable AI assistant. Now, the company has unveiled the Ai Pin in full at a Paris fashion show (Humane x Coperni) as a way to show... #press https://www.engadget.com/humane-shows-off-its-futuristic-ai-pin-wearable-113510130.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/d2211380-6113-11ee-b71d-48b299d8fcc6
The Morning After: The NSA announces new artificial intelligence security center The National Security Agency (NSA) has launched a dedicated artificial intelligence security center. This apparently follows the increased government use of algorithms and AI systems, related to defense and intelligent systems. The security center aims to... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-the-nsa-announces-new-artificial-intelligence-security-center-111537538.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/f6160650-5eee-11ee-beb5-55f3ee92a9d3
Apple is working on a fix for iPhone 15 overheating issues Apple has acknowledged what many buyers have noticed over the past week — the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro can get uncomfortably hot. The company said that background activity, an iOS 17 bug and third-party apps are causing the problem, Forbes reported. It added that a software update and fixes from... #press https://www.engadget.com/apple-is-working-on-a-fix-for-iphone-15-overheating-issues-091541177.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/48f88b50-60fb-11ee-aefb-dd08de9a032d
Amazon's Echo Show 5 falls to $40 in smart display sale Amazon's Echo Show smart displays with Alexa voice control are already a good value next to the competition, but a big smart display sale is making them even cheaper. The Show 5 is the least expensive, on sale right now for just $40, or 53 percent off the regular price — a great deal for Alexa capability... #press https://www.engadget.com/amazons-echo-show-5-falls-to-40-in-smart-display-sale-083523636.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/cdbf3ed0-60f9-11ee-adee-8d4e6f8e5f7b
Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet drops to $60 in early October Prime Day sale Amazon has kicked off a new Fire tablet sale ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event later this month. The discounts include the Fire HD 8 down to $60, the Fire HD 8 Plus for $70, the Fire Max 11 for $150, the previous-generation Fire HD 10 for $75 and the Fire 7 for $40, among... #press https://www.engadget.com/amazons-fire-hd-8-tablet-drops-to-60-in-early-october-prime-day-sale-074518261.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-09/6d285890-38ff-11ed-9f7b-52923b73fc1e
Amazon's Echo Dot drops to $23 ahead of October Prime Day With Prime Big Deal Days being a little more than one week away, Amazon has kicked things off early by discounting most of its Echo smart speakers. You can get up to 69 percent off Echo devices and bundles right now, and that goes for any Amazon shopping — not just Prime members. Of note is the Echo Dot... #press https://www.engadget.com/amazons-echo-dot-drops-to-23-ahead-of-october-prime-day-150502937.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-07/08e55bc0-2185-11ee-867b-9b5f287525eb
Hitting the Books: We are the frogs in the boiling pot, it's time we started governing like it. Climate change isn't going away, and it isn't going to get any better — at least if we keep legislating as we have been. In Democracy in a Hotter Time: Climate Change and Democratic Transformation, a multidisciplinary collection of subject matter experts... #press https://www.engadget.com/hitting-the-books-democracy-in-a-hotter-time-david-orr-mit-press-143034391.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/53a87a00-5d6e-11ee-a26f-804dae6eceb2
How to leave video messages on FaceTime in iOS 17 Apple's iOS 17 brought a host of new features, including the option to leave video messages on FaceTime. While younger generations typically dread hearing their phones ring and seeing that someone has left a voicemail, Apple's new video version might be a hit. Now, when you call someone on FaceTime, if there's no... #press https://www.engadget.com/how-to-leave-video-messages-on-facetime-in-ios-17-130032594.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/efe88340-5edd-11ee-99ff-2a251f8bdaf2
iRobot's Roomba j5 vacuum and mop combo machines are up to $200 off Robot vacuums can save you a lot of time when it comes to maintaining your home, even more so when they include a mopping function. Several Roomba models that can both vacuum and mop your floors are on sale right now, including the new j5 devices. The iRobot Roomba j5+ Combo is... #press https://www.engadget.com/irobots-roomba-j5-vacuum-and-mop-combo-machines-are-up-to-200-off-130011916.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/d2622110-5ed7-11ee-bb6b-c414b8d37ab8
Cocoon is a near-perfect puzzle game that everyone should play A beetle protagonist emerges into a beautiful, lonely world. There’s no preamble, no text overlays; not even a hint of what you’re meant to do next. So, you walk. After finding your way to a small staircase, you descend, and the steps disappear into the ground — a silent cue that you’re on... #press https://www.engadget.com/cocoon-is-a-near-perfect-puzzle-game-that-everyone-should-play-190051423.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/5ec361e0-5ef7-11ee-bf66-9465b7029b15
Your phone will blare a national emergency alert test on October 4 at 2:20PM ET The federal government will conduct a nationwide alert test on Wednesday, October 4. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will send notifications to cell phones (as well as radios and TVs) to test the... #press https://www.engadget.com/your-phone-will-blare-a-national-emergency-alert-test-on-october-4-at-220pm-et-184322119.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/4e15fd50-5ef0-11ee-9b27-ed411a988aeb
The NSA has a new security center specifically for guarding against AI The National Security Agency (NSA) is starting a dedicated artificial intelligence security center, as reported by AP. This move comes after the government has begun to increasingly rely on AI, integrating multiple algorithms into defense and intelligence systems. The... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-nsa-has-a-new-security-center-specifically-for-guarding-against-ai-180354146.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/f6160650-5eee-11ee-beb5-55f3ee92a9d3
The Creator review: A visually stunning, yet deeply shallow, AI epic Equal parts Terminator, The Golden Child and The Matrix prequel, The Creator is yet another sci-fi epic about a war between humans and AI, one told by someone who just can't shut up about their time backpacking across Asia. Director Gareth Edwards clearly understands the power of... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-creator-review-a-visually-stunning-yet-deeply-shallow-ai-epic-173021570.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/76694f90-5eec-11ee-97a7-4be57ec7f09d
The best early October Prime Day deals you can get for 2023 Amazon's second Prime-related event for 2023 is officially called Prime Big Deal Days and will happen October 10 and 11. This is the second year in a row for a fall-based, site-wide Amazon sale and we're already seeing discounts pop up. You'll need a Prime membership to access many of the deals,... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-best-early-october-prime-day-deals-you-can-get-for-2023-152726769.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/b1adb3a0-5c64-11ee-beb7-dd6158b29a8c
The best wireless earbuds for 2023 Companies continue to find new ways to impress with true wireless earbuds. There’s no doubt the popularity of Apple’s AirPods helped make them a mainstay, but plenty of others offer reliable connectivity, great sound and active noise cancellation (ANC) in increasingly smaller form factors. You can also get extra features that used to be reserved for premium... #press https://www.engadget.com/best-wireless-earbuds-120058222.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-07/ec3c5fc1-2a1a-11ee-a6dd-2b696540873c
Analogue's limited edition Pockets are delightful and frustrating The life of a retro gamer is one fraught with delight and frustration. Chasing the unique feeling of waiting years while someone develops a new game for your vintage console of choice in their spare time. But the delight, when it lands, makes it all worth it. Conversely, watching... #press https://www.engadget.com/analogues-limited-edition-pockets-are-delightful-and-frustrating-140012471.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/06d49c00-5ec1-11ee-b7fb-4fd4239ebeee
Engadget Podcast: Meta’s Quest 3, AI and Ray-Ban smart glasses This week, it’s Meta’s turn to highlight AI during its device event. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into all of the news from Meta’s Connect 2023 event, where it unveiled Meta AI and accompanying celebrity-powered chatbots. Oh yah, and it introduced the Meta Quest 3 and new Ray-Ban smart glasses,... #press https://www.engadget.com/engadget-podcast-meta-quest-3-ai-chatbots-123005634.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2020-11/c8e851c0-2b3d-11eb-baea-6c6fe29971fb
The best smart light bulbs for 2023 One of the best places to start when building a smart home ecosystem is smart light bulbs. Not only are they relatively low priced compared to other IoT gadgets, often costing between $10 and $50 a bulb, but they can also completely change the feel of your home. You can go from boring and analogue to colorful and automated within minutes, and there are... #press https://www.engadget.com/best-smart-led-light-bulbs-143022856.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-01/0b6cbe70-9813-11ed-9fd7-ac0f6267db57
Netflix mails its final DVDs to subscribers Netflix is shipping its final DVD rentals, marking the end of an era that helped make the company the streaming behemoth it is today. "Netflix will mail its final DVD on September 29, 2023," the company said in a post on X yesterday. "But the red envelope remains an enduring symbol of our love of entertainment." Netflix... #press https://www.engadget.com/netflix-mails-its-final-dvds-to-subscribers-113557572.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/2532df10-5eb0-11ee-be3f-115ebfd1672e
Google is sunsetting its collaborative Jamboard app Google is sending Jamboard on its way to the company's ever-growing graveyard full of products and services that didn't quite work out. It will wind down the Jamboard whiteboarding app sometime in late 2024, it has revealed in a Workspace post, and will switch to working more closely with third-party partners.... #press https://www.engadget.com/google-is-sunsetting-its-collaborative-jamboard-app-101658315.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/69cb3050-5ea6-11ee-beff-08b15d33cf5a
SpaceX lands US Space Force contract for Starshield satellite communications SpaceX has won a $70 million contract with the US Space Force to provide satellite communications for the US Space Force via its Starshield program, Bloomberg reported. The company will effectively be repurposing its Starlink network for military usage as a way to... #press https://www.engadget.com/spacex-lands-us-space-force-contract-for-starshield-satellite-communications-085045883.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-images/2020-03/74be1850-62b1-11ea-bfe7-b7837f1ff9ef
Tesla sued by federal agency for racial harassment at California factory Tesla has been tolerating racial harassment at its factory in Fremont, California since at least 2015 until today, according to the lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The automaker has violated federal law by tolerating the "widespread... #press https://www.engadget.com/tesla-sued-by-federal-agency-for-racial-harassment-at-california-factory-053220563.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/db5e5720-5e7d-11ee-b6bf-48ce8b9d048e
Apple asks Supreme court to reverse App Store ruling in Epic case As expected, Apple is making a last-ditch effort to get the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that would force it to open up its App Store to third-party payments. The iPhone maker filed a petition with the Court Thursday, arguing that the lower court injunction was “breathtakingly... #press https://www.engadget.com/apple-asks-supreme-court-to-reverse-app-store-ruling-in-epic-case-221126323.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/7f9aa990-5e49-11ee-beef-cbe96c8a2f07
Uber, Grubhub and DoorDash must pay NYC delivery workers an $18 minimum wage Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub won’t be able to get out of paying minimum wage to their New York City delivery workers after all, following a judge’s decision to reject their bid to skirt the city’s new law. The upcoming law, which is still pending due to the companies’... #press https://www.engadget.com/uber-grubhub-and-doordash-must-pay-nyc-delivery-workers-an-18-minimum-wage-213145847.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-06/43715130-0bb5-11ee-9fff-3311302b8196
Meta’s metaverse is getting an AI makeover Meta’s Connect keynote felt different this year, and not just because it marked the return of an in-person event. It’s been nearly two years since Mark Zuckerberg used Connect to announce that Facebook was changing its name to Meta and reorienting the entire company around the metaverse. But at this year’s event, it felt almost as... #press https://www.engadget.com/metas-metaverse-is-getting-an-ai-makeover-194004996.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/f4e16f80-5d91-11ee-bf3f-d51b16ab00cd
Adobe's 'Photoshop on the web' service is now available to all Creative Cloud subscribers Users will be able to edit, share and receive feedback on their Photoshop projects from anywhere on the web, Adobe announced Wednesday, regardless of whether an Adobe product is installed on their PC or tablet. The company is bringing its... #press https://www.engadget.com/adobes-photoshop-on-the-web-service-is-now-available-to-all-creative-cloud-subscribers-210034891.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/39bf99c0-5e40-11ee-8fc9-087c45e46e23
Looks like NVIDIA got raided by French antitrust authorities At dawn on Wednesday, French antitrust authorities conducted a surprise raid on a company in the country that specializes in graphics cards — and according to The Wall Street Journal and Challenges business magazine, that company was NVIDIA. We reached out to NVIDIA for clarification and a... #press https://www.engadget.com/looks-like-nvidia-got-raided-by-french-antitrust-authorities-205809329.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/a7dda4f0-5e41-11ee-b7f3-1d74b993ef4e
Epic Games is laying off 16 percent of its workforce and selling Bandcamp Fortnite maker Epic Games is laying off 16 percent of its staff — or about 830 employees. CEO Tim Sweeney said in an open letter to sent employees that Epic Games has been spending “way more money” than it earns. “We concluded that layoffs are the only way," he wrote... #press https://www.engadget.com/epic-games-is-laying-off-16-percent-of-its-workforce-and-selling-bandcamp-211830580.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/ebac3200-5e41-11ee-b9ee-c0c323857f61
A food delivery robot's footage led to a criminal conviction in LA Footage captured by a food delivery robot in Los Angeles was used to arrest and convict two people after a failed attempt to steal it off the street earlier this year, according to 404 Media. Serve Robotics, which works with Uber Eats for last-mile deliveries in the area, shared... #press https://www.engadget.com/a-food-delivery-robots-footage-led-to-a-criminal-conviction-in-la-190854339.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/69d3e680-5e30-11ee-b74d-4caa94b9c15c
These flying origami-inspired robots change shape in mid-air Scientists at the University of Washington have developed flying robots that change shape in mid-air, all without batteries, as originally published in the research journal Science Robotics. These miniature Transformers snap into a folded position during flight to stabilize descent. They weigh... #press https://www.engadget.com/these-flying-origami-inspired-robots-change-shape-in-mid-air-184653938.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/cb44e2e0-5e2e-11ee-9e76-952a48e2fe1a
Honda's first all-electric vehicle has 300-mile range and starts in the 'upper $40,000s' Honda has revealed more details about its all-electric Prologue SUV. The EV will have a listed range of 300 miles when the first deliveries arrive in early 2024. The automaker says the vehicle’s MSRP is “expected to start in the upper $40,000s”... #press https://www.engadget.com/hondas-first-all-electric-vehicle-has-300-mile-range-and-starts-in-the-upper-40000s-183146226.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/46c9e290-5e29-11ee-b3bd-3e6d8db8e070
Cities: Skylines II will hit PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in spring 2024 Looks like Cities: Skylines II is truly going to be colossal. The console release of Cities: Skylines II has been delayed to spring 2024, and the game's minimum and recommended PC specs are now slightly more demanding. The PC version of the game will still land on October 24, 2023,... #press https://www.engadget.com/cities-skylines-ii-will-hit-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs-in-spring-2024-173416073.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/fe926f60-5e23-11ee-b7bf-85cf4e58a725
Beyerdynamic releases its first-ever wireless gaming headset Beyerdynamic is no stranger to the gaming community, as the company’s wired headsets are regularly seen at professional esports events and the like. However, it’s never released a wireless gaming headset, until now. The company just revealed the Beyerdynamic MMX 200 and this headset’s packed... #press https://www.engadget.com/beyerdynamic-releases-its-first-ever-wireless-gaming-headset-172641714.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/3cf612d0-5e23-11ee-bcb3-088753cd7873
FTC is challenging Microsoft’s $69 billion buyout of Activision again Just when Microsoft's buyout of Activision seemed to finally be near complete, the Federal Trade Commission said it will revive its attempt to block the $69 billion deal in an adjudicative process. The FTC plans to restart its in-house trial against Microsoft’s... #press https://www.engadget.com/ftc-is-challenging-microsofts-69-billion-buyout-of-activision-again-162844282.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/d822b290-5e19-11ee-8ed7-96f246e3cd45
Sega cancels multiplayer shooter Hyenas at the last minute Sega announced on Thursday that it’s canceling multiplayer shooter Hyenas. Citing “lower profitability of the European region,” the company said it would also shutter other unannounced titles under development. According to Sega, it will “implement reduction of various fixed expenses” at Hyenas... #press https://www.engadget.com/sega-cancels-multiplayer-shooter-hyenas-at-the-last-minute-162614456.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/34b87040-5e19-11ee-bd13-2e2deb645cbe
Netflix animation event dropped trailers for Tomb Raider, Devil May Cry and Sonic Netflix held a virtual event called DROP 01 to celebrate its forthcoming slate of animated projects. The showcase was an absolute cornucopia of trailers and announcements for animation fans, particularly those who enjoy video game adaptations (all of us.)... #press https://www.engadget.com/netflix-animation-event-dropped-trailers-for-tomb-raider-devil-may-cry-and-sonic-160012736.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/18537c40-5e16-11ee-b7ed-4943369cced9
The Xbox Series X is back down to $450 The Xbox Series X is once again on sale for $450 at Dell. That's $50 off its usual going rate. We've seen this deal pop up before, but discounts on Microsoft's highest-end game console have generally been rare since it arrived in late 2020, so this is another good opportunity to save. Compared to the $300 Xbox Series S, Microsoft's other... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-xbox-series-x-is-back-down-to-450-154534111.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/8d6eca80-5e10-11ee-bfdf-7e972c9beca1
How to use iOS 17's Check In feature in iMessage to let friends know you got home safe Apple has introduced all kinds of useful features to the iPhone in iOS 17. One, called Check In, can automatically let your friends and family know when you've arrived somewhere safely or if you've been delayed. The feature can also tell you... #press https://www.engadget.com/how-to-use-ios-17s-check-in-feature-in-imessage-to-let-friends-know-you-got-home-safe-153634490.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/2e2b2780-5695-11ee-9fef-42e28be0d023
Prime members can get a Blink Video Doorbell and two Outdoor cameras for $100 If you missed last week's one-day-only deal on Blink cameras, here's another opportunity to add video security to your home's exterior. Amazon is selling two third-generation wireless outdoor cameras plus a video doorbell and Sync Module for just $100, but you'll... #press https://www.engadget.com/prime-members-can-get-a-blink-video-doorbell-and-two-outdoor-cameras-for-100-151520100.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/8de5ba20-5e0e-11ee-9fed-3bbb1ddcdb76
Researchers developed 3D-printed sensors that can record brain activity on earbuds Researchers at the University of California San Diego have figured out a way to turn everyday earbuds into high-tech gadgets that can record electrical activity inside the brain. The 3D screen-printed, flexible sensors are not only able to detect... #press https://www.engadget.com/researchers-developed-3d-printed-sensors-that-can-record-brain-activity-on-earbuds-150000043.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/1dd0e1e0-5d66-11ee-af55-7b3f05c3ec5d
The best SSDs in 2023 One of the most cost-effective ways to upgrade a computer or console is with solid-state storage. The fastest flash drives will make your desktop or laptop feel snappier with shorter app and operating system loading times. The best part is that we’re at a point where you don’t have to choose between speed and capacity – the latest solid-state drives (SSDs) offer both. Whether you... #press https://www.engadget.com/best-ssds-140014262.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-11/649e0b30-5c58-11ed-bbaf-232b60131ed9
macOS Sonoma made me hate widgets less Maybe I've been too hard on widgets. Ever since they appeared in the macOS X dashboard, I've thought of them as a nuisance – tiny memory hogs that only exist to disappoint me with their limited functionality. Microsoft took a cue and brought them into Windows Vista, and now they’re back in Windows 11. Widgets are harmless, I know. But every... #press https://www.engadget.com/macos-sonoma-review-widgets-gaming-141540494.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/8b693ee0-5e02-11ee-b67f-c04d052368df
The best gaming keyboards of 2023 The best gaming keyboards can make you feel in total control when playing a competitive first-person shooter (FPS) or bring you a greater sense of luxury when taking in a solo adventure. They’re not half-bad for typing either. To help those looking to upgrade, I’ve spent more time researching gaming keyboards than any person reasonably should, testing more than... #press https://www.engadget.com/best-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/2e48f9f0-5c8e-11ee-adbf-678d88a76cea
CRKD Nitro Deck hands-on: The Switch has never felt this good Joy-Cons are the Switch’s weakest feature. The two itty-bitty controllers have caused a plethora of issues for players — and Nintendo itself — since the Switch first came out in 2017, tarnishing the sheen of an otherwise fantastic hybrid console. Stick drift was the main problem and it became... #press https://www.engadget.com/crkd-nitro-deck-review-the-switch-has-never-felt-this-good-130041763.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/85623a90-5d78-11ee-b7ed-5e755618ff3f
Apple Wallet can now show UK users their bank account balances Apple has quietly launched a new iPhone Wallet feature in beta that lets UK users see their current account balance, along with recent deposits and payments, 9to5Mac has reported. It's powered by the UK's Open Banking API, and follows Apple's purchase of Credit Kudos, a company that uses... #press https://www.engadget.com/apple-wallet-can-now-show-uk-users-their-bank-account-balances-113554313.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/88e8a2c0-5de7-11ee-a8eb-98fb05a9a32a
The Morning After: Meta unveils AI personalities, Meta Quest 3 and new smart glasses Meta’s big product showcase for 2023 focused on its new headset, the Quest 3, which Mark Zuckerberg claims is “the first mainstream mixed reality headset,” hurting the feelings of the Quest 2, which preceded it. The Meta Quest 3 has full color... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-meta-unveils-ai-personalities-meta-quest-3-and-new-smart-glasses-111526119.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/3be7e4c0-5d3f-11ee-adbf-9c41b228bdcf
Scientists confirm that the first black hole ever imaged is actually spinning The first black hole humanity has ever imaged has also provided us with what researchers are calling "unequivocal evidence" that black holes spin. An international team of scientists headed by Chinese researcher Dr. Cui Yuzhu analyzed 22 years of observational... #press https://www.engadget.com/scientists-confirm-that-the-first-black-hole-ever-imaged-is-actually-spinning-105041168.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-images/2020-04/43d39f40-88b2-11ea-bffb-c895ba73aba9
X reportedly cuts half of its election integrity team X has cut over half its election integrity team including the head of the group, according to a report from The Information at least partially confirmed by Elon Musk in an X post. That's despite X recently promising to expand the team ahead of 2024 US elections, and in the face of criticism from the European... #press https://www.engadget.com/x-reportedly-cuts-half-of-its-election-integrity-team-091135783.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/bd14a530-5dd8-11ee-b2ff-48e6ebabc6c8
Vivaldi browser arrives on iPhones and iPads The Vivaldi browser, which has been in beta testing for iOS devices over the past few months, is ready for a public release. Vivaldi for iPhones and iPads is now available for download from the App Store, bringing with it the features Android and desktop users have been enjoying for a while. One of the features that sets the... #press https://www.engadget.com/vivaldi-browser-arrives-on-iphones-and-ipads-070035712.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/f941d3e0-5dc7-11ee-addf-bf99e189d2bb
The Raspberry Pi 5 uses the company's own chip designs It's been four years since Raspberry Pi 4 was released, and since then, the company has only rolled out minor upgrades, including doubling the RAM for the base $35 version. Now, the company has officially launched Raspberry Pi 5, which is the first full-size computer from the brand that uses silicon it built... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-raspberry-pi-5-uses-the-companys-own-chip-designs-061316561.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/bf99b650-5dc0-11ee-bfbc-9d33cbe0e5a2
Sony PlayStation boss Jim Ryan is retiring in March 2024 Jim Ryan, Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) President and CEO, is stepping down in March 2024. In a post announcing his retirement, the executive said he's been finding it "increasingly difficult" to juggle his home life in the UK and his job that's located in the US. Ryan has been with SIE since... #press https://www.engadget.com/sony-playstation-boss-jim-ryan-is-retiring-in-march-2024-051609995.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/79ea18c0-5db6-11ee-b59e-9475d66c0200
Epic Games asks Supreme Court to reconsider Apple antitrust ruling Epic Games has asked the US Supreme Court to review a ruling from 2021 that cleared Apple of violating antitrust laws, according to a Bloomberg report. The Fortnite maker previously claimed that Apple violated California's Unfair Competition law, stating that the App Store prohibits... #press https://www.engadget.com/epic-games-asks-supreme-court-to-reconsider-apple-antitrust-ruling-221622184.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/22134150-5d78-11ee-abaf-12ed5af106bb
ChatGPT is allowed to browse the internet once again Ironically, when ChatGPT debuted last November and basically broke the internet for a few days, the AI itself wasn't informed. In fact, its entire knowledge base stopped abruptly in September, 2021 because that was the most recent data the system was initially trained on. Wednesday, OpenAI announced that... #press https://www.engadget.com/chatgpt-is-allowed-to-browse-the-internet-once-again-211332316.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-01/add20720-a1c7-11ed-bfde-8ca8a82ce897
Counter-Strike 2 is now available as a free upgrade to CS:GO Valve launched Counter-Strike 2 today. The long-rumored game, officially announced in March, has replaced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a free upgrade. It uses Valve’s in-house Source 2 engine, leading to sharper textures, more believable lighting and new geometry. Valve said it broke down... #press https://www.engadget.com/counter-strike-2-is-now-available-as-a-free-upgrade-to-csgo-204755738.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/47343f60-5d74-11ee-b345-10daab406693
Disney+ is getting strict about password sharing, starting in Canada As of November 1, Disney+ will restrict its Canadian users from sharing their accounts with people outside their households unless they’re willing to pay more. The company sent out an email to subscribers notifying them of the change, which Disney CEO Bob Iger foreshadowed in an... #press https://www.engadget.com/disney-is-getting-strict-about-password-sharing-starting-in-canada-194038029.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-08/511d8100-4783-11ee-a67e-2f83ac2311f1
Everything announced at Meta Connect: Quest 3 release date, smart glasses and Meta AI Meta has just wrapped up its 2023 Connect keynote. As promised, the company had a lot more to share about its Meta Quest 3 headset. It also announced the latest pair of smart glasses it created in collaboration with Ray-Ban. In an astoundingly... #press https://www.engadget.com/everything-announced-at-meta-connect-quest-3-release-date-smart-glasses-and-meta-ai-192757855.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/838999e0-5d3f-11ee-982e-fbc1bd4eb58d
Cuphead is adding free behind-the-scenes bonus content Cuphead developer Studio MDHR is celebrating the indie game’s sixth anniversary by giving Xbox and Windows players free behind-the-scenes content. The DLC includes high-res photos, concept art, a video player and the entire soundtrack. The developer describes the bonus content as a “love letter” to fans on... #press https://www.engadget.com/cuphead-is-adding-free-behind-the-scenes-bonus-content-191723749.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/dcb6a6c0-5d62-11ee-84e7-94b2e565f6df
Generative AI image editing is coming to Instagram Meta is starting to make good on its promise to bring generative AI to all of its products. At the company’s Connect event, it revealed new AI image editing and sticker-creation features for Instagram. A tool called "restyle" is a bit like a supercharged generative AI filter. It allows users to remix their existing... #press https://www.engadget.com/generative-ai-image-editing-is-coming-to-instagram-183711111.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/03c59fe0-5d64-11ee-b477-1e649eea4ced
Honbike’s e-bike of the future is perfect for cities Editorial Note: Apologies for the delay in this review, earlier this year I was in a bike accident – not with this bike, I should add – that left me with a months-long concussion.I am a proud townie. I don’t mind the odd nature walk, but I’m far happier striding for hours at a time through cities, coffee in... #press https://www.engadget.com/honbikes-e-bike-of-the-future-is-perfect-for-cities-133014272.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/9ebe8ad0-588b-11ee-af7b-2a09930ba50d
Shure hid a preamp inside its latest SM7dB microphone Even if you’ve never heard of Shure’s SM7B, you’ve almost certainly heard the SM7B. From live radio to podcasting and streaming, the sleek, black microphone can be found hanging in front of mouths, delivering its trademark broadcast sound. Today, Shure is unveiling the latest edition — the SM7dB — to... #press https://www.engadget.com/shure-hid-a-preamp-inside-its-latest-sm7db-microphone-130009353.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/fc730630-5c80-11ee-b97a-9bf78cef49fa
Valve fails to get out of paying its EU geo-blocking fine Valve has failed to convince a court that it didn't infringe EU law by geo-blocking activation keys, according to a new ruling. The company argued that, based on copyright law, publishers had the right to charge different prices for games in different countries. However, the EU General Court confirmed... #press https://www.engadget.com/valve-fails-to-get-out-of-paying-its-eu-geo-blocking-fine-122053595.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2021-09/a64ad380-122e-11ec-a13f-6c721f5bbb12
Logitech's new racing cockpit is a $299 foldable chair Logitech has launched a new $299 cockpit for racing simulators that wouldn't look too out of place at a backyard BBQ. The accessories maker has teamed up with gaming seat company Playseat to release the Playseat Challenge X. It's equipped with all the right parts to support your gaming wheel, but when it's... #press https://www.engadget.com/logitechs-new-racing-cockpit-is-a-299-foldable-chair-114510123.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/21d0bab0-5d23-11ee-bbbf-2d9ae33b6360
The Morning After: What to expect at Meta Connect 2023 Meta is gearing up its annual event devoted to all things VR, AR and the metaverse. The company is once again showing off a new VR headset, the Meta Quest 3, as well as its next-generation smart glasses. We already know quite a bit about the Meta Quest 3, thanks to a preview from Zuckerberg earlier this... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-what-to-expect-at-meta-connect-2023-111532786.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-06/e06e00e0-0085-11ee-bd3e-f25c4b1a4507
Apple's much-maligned Studio Display webcam gets manual framing Apple has released a firmware update for its Studio Display to improve its contentious 12MP ultrawide webcam, it said in the release 17 notes spotted by 9to5Mac. While the company (sort of) addressed image quality issues in previous updates, users still complained about the camera's... #press https://www.engadget.com/apples-much-maligned-studio-display-webcam-gets-manual-framing-095650027.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-04/7f826020-b96c-11ec-969b-dec34340ff30
The Talos Principle 2 will hit consoles and PC on November 2 You can play the much-awaited sequel to the underground indie hit The Talos Principle in just a month's time. The Talos Principle 2 is coming out for PC (via Steam and Epic Games), the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 2, and you can get the sci-fi puzzler with a 10 percent discount... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-talos-principle-2-will-hit-consoles-and-pc-on-november-2-083528327.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/0795ca10-5d09-11ee-8fce-06cd78a57e59
Nothing's budget-friendly brand CMF debuts a $69 smartwatch and $49 earbuds CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand Nothing announced back in August, has launched its first products: A smartwatch, a pair of earbuds and a GaN charger. The $69 Watch Pro comes with a 1.96-inch AMOLED display and built-in GPS. Its battery can last for up to 13 days,... #press https://www.engadget.com/nothings-budget-friendly-brand-cmf-debuts-a-69-smartwatch-and-49-earbuds-072924294.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/8c606440-5cfe-11ee-9ff3-2dae0a4cddd1
The ARC nerve-stimulation system could help quadriplegic patients move their arms again The ARC nerve stimulation therapy system from startup Onward Medical passed another developmental milestone on Wednesday, as the company announced the first successful installation of its brainwave-driven implantable electrode array to... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-arc-nerve-stimulation-system-could-help-quadriplegic-patients-move-their-arms-again-053027395.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/3826bd50-5cab-11ee-b9be-845d7cc88cf9
The WGA strike ends with protections against AI set in place The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has voted to officially lift its strike order, over half a year since it stopped work and demanded a better contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Writers can officially go back to work after 12:01 AM PT on September 27,... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-wga-strike-ends-with-protections-against-ai-set-in-place-050019363.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/2bcacb30-5ce9-11ee-8fff-5524b624fd29
X previews its 'shadowban' alerts X is getting closer to releasing its long-promised alerts that will notify users about whether or not their account has been “shadowbanned.” Andrea Conway, a designer at X, offered a preview of the upcoming feature that Elon Musk first promised last year.Conway shared two mock-ups: an alert in the notifications tab, as well as an informational page... #press https://www.engadget.com/x-previews-its-shadowban-alerts-003210529.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/3eefa2c0-5ccc-11ee-b3ff-f53efdb51798
The US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns The US’ outdated electrical grid is not equipped to handle rising demands for renewable energy or the “new normal” threats of extreme weather and cyberattacks. This is according to energy security watchdog, SAFE, whose Grid Security Project found that problems like blackouts... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-us-electrical-grid-is-in-desperate-need-of-upgrades-watchdog-warns-224554416.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-08/37617c70-2958-11ed-9d59-505d40dd6c36
European Union report finds X has a major disinformation problem X, the company previously known as Twitter, could soon find itself in hot water with European Union officials due to the amount of misinformation on its platform. The platform has an outsize role in the spread of misinformation, according to a new EU report.The EU shared its findings in... #press https://www.engadget.com/european-union-report-finds-x-has-a-major-disinformation-problem-220859617.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/be0a6a30-5340-11ee-9fff-5c3ccc2f6dea
Ford halts construction of Michigan EV battery factory as strikes continue Ford said on Monday that it was suspending construction of a Michigan battery factory for electric vehicles. The automaker didn’t specify its exact reasons for the shutdown as United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes continue. However, it stated (viaThe New York Times) that... #press https://www.engadget.com/ford-halts-construction-of-michigan-ev-battery-factory-as-strikes-continue-210625371.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/43ab0490-5ca3-11ee-b6ff-3f78f13c93d8
macOS Sonoma is now available Apple’s macOS Sonoma update is now available. The Mac’s big 2023 software update adds a new Game Mode for Apple Silicon devices, interactive desktop widgets, videoconferencing improvements and more.To install macOS Sonoma, you’ll need a somewhat recent computer. It supports MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini models from 2018 and newer, iMac and Mac Pro... #press https://www.engadget.com/macos-sonoma-is-now-available-195607901.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/731e7b80-5be5-11ee-bf55-87fca7995471
Google Pixel event 2023: What to expect from the new Pixel 8 and Watch 2 On October 4, Google will host an in-person event in New York City where it has promised to introduce the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Thanks to many leaks, including some self-inflicted ones, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the company’s... #press https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-event-2023-what-to-expect-from-the-new-pixel-8-and-watch-2-194531738.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/29b83720-5ca2-11ee-abfd-7d0adca92ea5
Even the CIA is developing an AI chatbot The CIA and other US intelligence agencies will soon have an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT. The program, revealed on Tuesday by Bloomberg, will train on publicly available data and provide sources alongside its answers so agents can confirm their validity. The aim is for US spies to more easily sift through ever-growing troves of... #press https://www.engadget.com/even-the-cia-is-developing-an-ai-chatbot-192358767.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/73fba090-5c9f-11ee-bfed-36270d665c1e
The FCC plans to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules The Federal Communications Commission plans to reinstate net neutrality protections that were nixed in 2017 during the Trump administration. Restoring those Obama-era rules has been on President Joe Biden's agenda for years, but a deadlocked FCC has prevented that from happening during his time in the... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-fcc-plans-to-restore-obama-era-net-neutrality-rules-184624637.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/aab60a80-5c9a-11ee-9e8a-97f3796458a0
PreSonus and Bitwig have teamed up to launch a universal file format for DAWs While music producers typically have a favorite digital audio workstation (DAW), most creators are forced to swap between software suites to better suit different workflows and plugin options. This is easier said than done. You have to download the audio stems... #press https://www.engadget.com/presonus-and-bitwig-have-teamed-up-to-launch-a-universal-file-format-for-daws-183943158.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/067b7550-5c99-11ee-becd-662bb56e69bf
Google Podcasts, which is an actual thing, to shut down next year The Google Podcasts app is heading to a farm upstate run by Marc Maron and Sarah Koenig, as the service is shuttering next year. The app has been around since 2018, but it never approached the kind of mass adoption enjoyed by rivals Overcast, Spotify and the recently-improved Apple... #press https://www.engadget.com/google-podcasts-which-is-an-actual-thing-to-shut-down-next-year-172640308.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/a46ed300-5c8b-11ee-bdbf-571a56b708c7
LinkedIn adds accessibility features with the help of Microsoft’s Immersive Reader LinkedIn is making its platform more accessible by integrating Microsoft’s Immersive Reader. The service says that, in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, it's providing users with more ways to digest... #press https://www.engadget.com/linkedin-adds-accessibility-features-with-the-help-of-microsofts-immersive-reader-170923659.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/10577280-5c8b-11ee-bbfd-7d8104dc6f1c
The FTC accuses Amazon of 'monopolistic practices' in long-expected antitrust suit The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon today, with 17 states joining the federal agency. The case isn’t a surprise (the FTC was reported to be nearly ready to file in late August), but its specifics weren’t yet... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-ftc-accuses-amazon-of-monopolistic-practices-in-long-expected-antitrust-suit-165035712.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/7b5df9f0-5c8b-11ee-a5f4-3cd1dc29772e
Uber partners with LA taxi companies to expand its fleet Uber announced Tuesday that it’s struck a deal with Los Angeles Yellow Cab to deploy taxi fleets across Southern California. The multi-year partnership, also extending to five other SoCal affiliates, will allow traditional yellow taxis to pick up Uber passengers. The collaboration between the strange... #press https://www.engadget.com/uber-partners-with-la-taxi-companies-to-expand-its-fleet-161206363.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/e77de4d0-5c84-11ee-bf9e-0e9d1339a675
Beats Studio Buds + earbuds fall to a new low of $100 The well-reviewed Beats Studio Buds + earbuds have fallen to an all-time low price of $100, beating a previous record discount by a whopping $30. All told, that’s a 40 percent discount, as the MSRP for these earbuds is $170. You can only access this deal at Amazon-owned Woot for the next five days or until the... #press https://www.engadget.com/beats-studio-buds--earbuds-fall-to-a-new-low-of-100-154451352.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/e6f7fab0-5c7e-11ee-b9de-2702349eb37c
How to make a Contact Poster in iOS 17 Apple officially released iOS 17 into the wild on September 18. The latest update packs a number of new tools that make engaging with your iPhone a more personal experience. One of those features, Contact Posters, allows you to create your own digital calling card that pops up on other people’s iPhones when you call them.While a Poster is... #press https://www.engadget.com/how-to-make-a-contact-poster-in-ios-17-153026970.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/a3723440-5c6f-11ee-bfdf-709bf94b6ba4
AIAIAI unveils portable wireless studio monitors with low-latency tech AIAIAI, which is best known for its headphones, is moving into new territory with a set of wireless speakers. The Unit-4 Wireless+ studio monitors use the same low-latency tech as the Danish brand's headphones. AIAIAI suggests that they will enable folks "to create and mix... #press https://www.engadget.com/aiaiai-unveils-portable-wireless-studio-monitors-with-low-latency-tech-150102242.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/c7cf9660-5c7a-11ee-bff7-d9fb78d30bd0
Xiaomi's 13T Pro brings its Leica goodness to more western markets Xiaomi has a habit of releasing a mid-cycle flagship phone around this time of the year, mainly catering to markets outside of China. The good news with the freshly-announced Xiaomi 13T Pro is that, unlike last year's 12T Pro, this one comes with Leica's branding and photographic... #press https://www.engadget.com/xiaomis-13t-pro-brings-its-leica-goodness-to-more-western-markets-144108348.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/74dfa9b0-5c78-11ee-9fbb-c1d115152a30
The Quest 3 and AI chatbots: What to expect at Meta Connect Meta is gearing up for Connect, its annual event devoted to all things VR, AR and the metaverse. This year, the company is once again set to show off a new VR headset, with the Meta Quest 3, as well as its next-generation smart glasses.It’s also an opportunity for Meta to showcase some of its... #press https://www.engadget.com/the-quest-3-and-ai-chatbots-what-to-expect-at-meta-connect-140049598.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/e527ffa0-5c10-11ee-b5cf-83b6640de4d7
YouTube's ad-free Premium Lite tier is going away After October 25, YouTube users paying for Premium Lite will have to pay for the more expensive full-fledged Premium tier if they don't want to see ads in their videos without resorting to ad blockers. The video hosting platform is discontinuing the subscription option, it told users in an email, where it also said... #press https://www.engadget.com/youtubes-ad-free-premium-lite-tier-is-going-away-121506789.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2021-08/26755800-f380-11eb-9199-20de6b099d3b
How to watch the Meta Connect 2023 VR showcase The Meta Connect 2023 VR showcase event starts tomorrow and there are a couple of ways to watch it. It’s streaming live on Facebook, which is to be expected, but you can also access the showcase from Meta’s Horizon Worlds app with a Quest VR headset. The event itself is a two-day affair, but the keynote address starts on... #press https://www.engadget.com/how-to-watch-the-meta-connect-2023-vr-showcase-120041699.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/a7096420-57e2-11ee-bbce-f16240dba7a3
Because everything needs AI in 2023, Mattel added it to Pictionary It’s the year 2023, so anything that can get an injection of AI will get an injection of AI. However, I doubt many people had the board game Pictionary on their artificial intelligence bingo card. Mattel just surprised us all and announced a new version of the game, Pictionary Vs. AI.... #press https://www.engadget.com/because-everything-needs-ai-in-2023-mattel-added-it-to-pictionary-120009236.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/f3020310-595d-11ee-9962-deb0a49ce0a0
The best iPads for 2023: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you Finding the best iPad for you can be complicated. Between the 10th-generation iPad, the iPad Air and the M2 iPad Pro, Apple sells three tablets in the 11-inch range with broadly similar designs but key differences when it comes to internal components and accessory support. The older 10.2-inch iPad... #press https://www.engadget.com/best-ipads-how-to-pick-the-best-apple-tablet-for-you-150054066.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-03/548fd670-a47e-11ec-b9ef-ef1d74d381f2
Apple's 10.9-inch iPad is $379 right now There's never been a better time to buy Apple's 10.9-inch 2022 iPad, as the 64GB Wi-Fi model has dropped down to $379 on B&H Photo Video, near an all time low. That's a savings of $70 off the regular $449 price on the blue and silver options, or $399 for the pink version. The 256GB versions (also blue and silver) have dropped $50 to... #press https://www.engadget.com/apples-109-inch-ipad-is-379-right-now-113542418.html?src=rss&utm_source=press.coop https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/0b39c380-5c53-11ee-bb53-86260d7ef5ee
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