Congress asks Mark Zuckerberg to explain why drug dealers are advertising on...
Nineteen members of Congress are pushing Mark Zuckerberg to explain why Meta has allowed ads for cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs to be shown on Facebook and Instagram. The letter comes after the Tech...
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Online publishers face a dilemma: Allow AI scraping from Google or lose...
As the US government weighs its options following a landmark “monopolist” ruling against Google last week, online publications increasingly face a bleak future. (And this time, it’s not just because of...
View ArticleTwo action movie simulators Action Hero and Vendetta Forever are headed to VR
The first VR Games Showcase has delivered a deluge of new VR titles like the Arizona Sunshine Remake and Trombone Champ: Unflattened, but two new (and very similar) titles caught my eye: Action Hero...
View ArticleDoom meets Dredd in Defect, a squad-based shooter with a Mick Gordon soundtrack
Dystopian shooters with strong echoes of Doom are a dime a dozen. But when the people behind the recent entries for that hellishly good franchise are the ones making a new game, it's worth taking a...
View ArticleYour Meta headset can now display the output of any HDMI or DisplayPort device
Our lives are full of screens in this digital age but sometimes you can’t access them or you need a bigger one for your tired eyes. Meta announced a new app called Meta Quest HDMI Link for its Quest 2,...
View ArticleThe best tablets for 2024
Whether you're a professional on the go, a parent looking for an educational tool for your kids, or simply someone who loves to stream shows and browse the web, there’s a tablet out there that’s just...
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The best docking stations for laptops in 2024
Good laptops can do everything desktop computers can do, plus they fit in a backpack when it’s time to work or play elsewhere. One notable difference, though, is the number of ports on a portable...
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The Morning After: Congress asks Zuckerberg why drug dealers are advertising...
Congress can’t get enough of the Meta boss. Nineteen members of Congress are now pressing Mark Zuckerberg to explain why Meta has allowed ads for cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs on both Facebook and...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: Pixel 9 Pro Fold hands-on thoughts
Is the second time the charm for Google's foldable? In this episode, Devindra chats with Senior Writer Sam Rutherford about his hands-on impressions of the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It has bigger screens...
View ArticleFortnite's second Marvel season puts Doctor Doom center stage
Marvel supervillain and Fantastic 4 foil Doctor Doom is everywhere these days. After appearing at Comic Con as Robert Downey Jr.'s latest role, the green-caped menace will be heavily featured in...
View ArticleOur favorite ThermoWorks instant-read thermometer is on sale for $79 right now
The ThermoWorks Thermapen One instant-read food thermometer is on sale for $79, which is $30 off and nearly a record-low price. This is an Engadget exclusive so act quickly if you wanna snag one before...
View ArticleMargrethe Vestager, Big Tech's European nemesis, reportedly steps down later...
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union's commissioner for competition, won't be back for a third term and will be stepping down this year. According to the Financial Times, the Danish government will...
View ArticleFortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile
It's a big day for Epic Games. Not only has the company rolled out the latest season of Fortnite, it has achieved a long-held ambition by bringing the Epic Games Store to mobile devices. The app...
View ArticleFBI says Iranian hackers are targeting both presidential campaigns
A phishing campaign that the FBI believes is linked to Iran has been targeting members of the Trump and Harris camps as they seek to be elected as the president of the United States later this year....
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The Plucky Squire expertly transforms old ideas into something new
It feels like The Plucky Squire has been popping up at game events forever. It first came onto my radar during one of publisher Devolver Digital’s bizarre showcases in 2022, and was instantly...
View ArticleThe adorable building game Tiny Glade is coming to Steam on September 23
The castle construction game Tiny Glade that’s got the Internet uttering a collective “Awwwww, ain’t that cuuuute?” has a release date. Wholesome Games announced today in a new trailer that Tiny Glade...
View ArticleMeta puts Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR on ice
Here’s some bad news for those longing to run over civilians in a monster truck while in virtual reality. The VR-focused remake of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is “on hold indefinitely,” according to...
View ArticleTake $150 off a set of Sony noise-canceling headphones, plus the rest of the...
It's Friday, which means it's once again time for us to round up all the gadget and tech gear discounts that are catching our eye. Our latest selection includes all-time lows on Sony's still-excellent...
View ArticleEU regulators question Meta about the shutdown of CrowdTangle
Meta’s decision to shut down CrowdTangle, an analytics tool that was an “invaluable” resource to the research community, is drawing fresh scrutiny from European Union regulators. The EU Commission,...
View ArticleTexas Instruments awarded $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding for domestic...
Texas Instruments is the latest recipient of CHIPS Act funds. The 2022 law, signed by President Biden to boost domestic silicon production in the face of increasing Chinese chip imports, will award TI...
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