EA used LiDAR to model the tracks in F1 25
Codemasters' Formula 1 franchise is back for another lap. Publisher EA says the tracks in F1 2025 have a more realistic look and feel, thanks to LiDAR scanning. The new installment arrives on May 30....
View ArticleExpressVPN two-year subscriptions are 61 percent off right now
Looking for a good VPN service? ExpressVPN is offering one heck of a deal right now. You can snag a 28-month subscription, which is well over two years, for 61 percent off the typical price. This boils...
View ArticleInstagram now lets you combine your Reels recommendations with friends
Instagram is adding yet another way to liven up your Reels recommendations. The app is rolling out “Blend,” a feature that allows you to create a custom feed within a DM that combines your...
View ArticleThe best portable monitors in 2025
Portable monitors have been around for years, but their importance skyrocketed during the pandemic. And with the continuation of remote and hybrid work positions, they’re going to be staples for the...
View ArticleMario Kart World for Switch 2 borrows Forza's rewind feature
More details about Mario Kart World, the big first-party Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, were shown during a dedicated Direct on Thursday. The 17-minute presentation showcased some of the game's...
View ArticleGoogle is a monopoly in online ad tech, federal judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that Google is a monopolist in online advertising. The New York Times reported on Thursday that Judge Leonie Brinkema of the US District Court for the Eastern District of...
View ArticleApple Intelligence is busted on Meta's iOS apps
You might now be out of luck if you've been relying on Apple's AI tools to help you craft a Facebook post or generate a custom emoji to slap on an Instagram Story. As first reported by Sorcererhat Tech...
View ArticleThe first meteor shower of spring peaks soon, and another is close on its heels
There are several meteor showers we can count on seeing every year as Earth passes through the debris trails of known comets and asteroids orbiting the sun, and two of them are about to be in full...
View ArticlePlaydate Season Two includes an action arcade game from Into The Breach...
The long-awaited second season of weekly Playdate game drops commences on May 29. During a showcase on Thursday, Panic revealed that players will get two fresh games on their console every seven days...
View ArticleTwisted Metal season two crashes onto Peacock on July 31
The TV adaptation of the video game Twisted Metal is coming back for a second season on July 31. Just like the first season, this won’t be a weekly release. All of the episodes will be available on...
View ArticleNew Jersey AG sues Discord over alleged child safety failures
New Jersey's Attorney General Matthew Platkin is suing Discord over the chat company's child safety features. The lawsuit claims that Discord has "misled parents about the efficacy of its safety...
View ArticleThe Xbox Spring Sale is live
Xbox's Spring Sale is live, with big discounts on old and new classics and plenty of forgotten gems. But the deals aren't limited to Xbox console games; there's plenty on tap for PC, too. (You can...
View ArticleThe best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025
After testing the major live TV streaming services and comparing what you get for the price, we still think it’s a better deal than paying for cable — but the gulf between the two options is narrowing....
View ArticleSelect Sonos refurbished gear is 25 percent off through April 22
Sonos is offering discounts on its refurbished gear just in time for Earth Day. Select purchases of the audio company's certified refurbished products are currently 25 percent off. That means you can...
View ArticleThe Pacific Rim prequel series has reportedly found a home at Amazon
A live-action Pacific Rim TV series is in-development at Amazon, according to Variety. News of the project was first shared in 2024, when Variety reported that Arrival screenwriter Eric Heisserer was...
View ArticleThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been reduced to a skeleton crew. The department, which was created to oversee banks and financial institutions, has cut about 1,500 jobs, leaving about 200...
View ArticleThe best SSDs for PS5 in 2025
If your PlayStation 5 library is starting to burst at the seams, upgrading with one of the best SSDs for your PlayStation 5 can make a huge difference. Modern PS5 games are massive, and while the...
View ArticleThe best password manager for 2025
Think about your digital footprint. How many accounts have you created online since you first started using the internet? How many of those use the same passwords, so you have an easier time logging...
View ArticleAsk Engadget: How do I keep my electronics from dying when I travel?
Q: I’m traveling soon and plan to bring all the devices I usually use, including my smartphone, tablet and laptop. What should I buy to keep everything charged? A: If you’re traveling domestically, one...
View ArticleThe Morning After: Crosswalks are being hacked to imitate tech billionaires
Welcome to your Friday edition of TMA. It’s a public holiday where I’m from, so it’s a shorter briefing than usual. Barring a barrage of new cars (tariffs? shh!) revealed at the New York International...
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