Microsoft's latest Surface Pro Keyboard has bold keys to boost readability
There's some positive news on the accessibility front coming out of today's Microsoft event. Alongside the business-oriented Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10, the company has revealed the first...
View ArticleThe case against the TikTok ban bill
A year ago, I visited TikTok’s US headquarters to preview its new “transparency center,” a central piece of its multibillion-dollar effort to convince the US its meme factory isn’t a national security...
View ArticleDoorDash is testing a drone delivery feature in Virginia
DoorDash just announced the launch of a drone delivery pilot program, in partnership with Alphabet’s Wing. The testing began in Christiansburg, VA (approximate population 22,000), and is limited to...
View ArticleHBO Max will soon just be Max in most of Europe too
Just as it did in the US last year, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is transitioning HBO Max to just Max in Europe, folding in Discovery+ content and live sports in the process. Max will first be...
View ArticleLogitech webcams, keyboards and mice are up to 33 percent off in Amazon's Big...
As Amazon's spring sale rolls on, we're seeing deals on some of the Logitech gear we recommend, including the Logitech Brio 500 webcam. It's down to $96 after a 26 percent discount off its $130 list...
View ArticleSpotify finally launches Miniplayer for desktop users
Spotify has added a long-requested Miniplayer to its desktop app, giving you quick playback access while freeing you to focus on other things. The resizable floating window lets you control the audio,...
View ArticleGet up to 49 percent off Roborock robot vacuums during the Amazon Big Spring...
Roborock robot vacuums are up to 49 percent off as part of the Amazon spring sale. All told, dozens of items are available for a discounted price, from standard robot vacuums to manual cleaners. The...
View ArticleA Threads beta lets you share to Mastodon and other fediverse services
Fediverse support in Meta Threads is up and running in beta. Mark Zuckerberg wrote on Thursday that adult Threads users in eligible countries can now turn on sharing to the fediverse — including...
View ArticleResearchers ask Meta to keep CrowdTangle online until after 2024 elections
The Mozilla Foundation and dozens of other research and advocacy groups are pushing back on Meta’s decisions to shut down its research tool, CrowdTangle, later this year. In an open letter, the group...
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The best Chromebook you can buy in 2024
The Chromebook market has grown so much over the past few years that choosing the best Chromebook for you can be hard. The combination of years worth of software updates and manufacturers making...
View ArticleYou can now pin up to three important messages in WhatsApp chats
WhatsApp has just made it easier to take note of more important messages from within a conversation. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and WhatsApp head Will Cathcart have both announced on their respective...
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How to get your grill ready for the outdoor season
As temperatures begin to rise, it’s time to prepare your outdoor space for some seasonal relaxation. That, of course, includes showing off your culinary skills on the porch, patio or in the backyard...
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The Morning After: Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The Department of Justice and more than a dozen states have filed a lawsuit against Apple in the US federal court, accusing the company of violating antitrust laws. It says Apple’s hardware and...
View ArticleUK regulators want to investigate Three and Vodafone's blockbuster merger
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that the merger Three and Vodafone announced last year could lead to "substantial lessening of competition" and might conduct an in-depth...
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The 6 best budgeting apps to replace Mint come March 2024
The popular budgeting app Mint will be sunset soon. Parent company Intuit will shut Mint down on March 24, 2024, and have suggested users migrate to its other personal finance app, Credit Karma. I’ve...
View ArticleStill Wakes the Deep will pit you against unknown nautical horrors starting...
Fans of Dear Esther, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, make sure to mark June 18 on your calendar. On that day, you'll be able to buy a copy of Still Wakes the Deep for...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 are all about business
Microsoft finally announced the Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 this week, but you won’t find them in any retail stores. You can only buy them on Microsoft’s website and through enterprise resellers. This...
View ArticleThe 5 best meditation apps for 2024
Meditation is often touted as a mental cure-all, purported to help with stress, sleep, mood, focus and even certain medical conditions. I’ve been meditating most of my adult life. I’ve done silent...
View ArticleThe best tech deals we found in the Amazon Big Spring Sale — save on earbuds,...
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is here, and it’s brought a ton of deals on seasonal favorites. Amongst the clothing, shoes, home goods and outdoor gear on discount right now, there are a decent number of...
View ArticleQualcomm says most Windows games will work on its latest Arm laptop chipset
Qualcomm is said to have new Arm-based laptops of its own in the pipeline, while consumer versions of the new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 that run on the Snapdragon X Elite chipset are believed...
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