Andor season 2 review: A Star Wars miracle, an ode to rebellion
We know Cassian Andor is doomed. 2016's Rogue One makes clear he will meet an untimely death in a massive explosion. That sense of inevitable destruction lingered in the background of the first season...
View ArticleFTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancel
The Federal Trade Commission has decided to take formal action against ride-hailing service Uber over what it describes as "deceptive billing and cancellation practices." The FTC's lawsuit, filed on...
View ArticleACLU sues two federal agencies for transparency around DOGE activity
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing to find out exactly what information the so-called Department of Government Efficiency has accessed from federal agencies. The civil rights organization...
View ArticleUsing generative AI will 'neither help nor harm the chances of achieving'...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decide that its official stance towards AI-use in films is to take no stance at all, according to a statement the organization shared outlining...
View ArticleRetro handheld maker Anbernic stops US shipments due to tariffs
Anbernic, a popular retro handheld maker, has announced that its suspending shipments of its devices from China to the US because of tariffs. The company, which makes a variety of emulation-focused...
View ArticleFyre Festival is becoming a music streaming service that might not be a scam...
The Fyre Festival saga is getting an unexpected new chapter. Shawn Rech, who co-founded the TruBlu streaming network for crime and investigative content, is planning to leverage the Fyre Festival name...
View ArticleHow to make the most of your Instant Pot
Instant Pots were all the rage a few years ago, promising to be an all-in-one multi-cooker that can pressure cook foods quickly in addition to being a rice cooker, yogurt maker, slow cooker and more....
View ArticleI found the best productivity mouse for work
A good mouse can make a bigger difference than you might think — especially if you spend hours each day clicking through spreadsheets, editing documents or working across multiple tabs. Whether you’re...
View ArticleUber Shuttle is launching at the Atlanta airport
Uber Shuttle is expanding to Atlanta. This is the company’s bus service that takes people to airports. Shuttle operations will launch in the region next month, delivering folks to and from...
View ArticleThe Morning After: Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-orders (finally) open Thursday
After that whole tariff tango, Nintendo is readying its North American pre-order system for the Switch 2. The original Switch 2 price will remain the same, $450, as will the original $500 for the...
View ArticleTeens are becoming more worried about the effects of social media
As lawmakers, regulators call for social media companies to do more to protect the mental health of their youngest users, teens’ perception of social media also seems to be changing. A growing number...
View ArticleDuolingo will soon start offering chess lessons
Duolingo will soon add chess to its list of non-language courses, alongside music and math. The company has revealed that it will add chess lessons to its app, which will initially be available in beta...
View ArticleGoogle Messages starts rolling out sensitive content warnings for nude images
Google Messages has started rolling out sensitive content warnings for nudity after first unveiling the feature late last year. The new feature will perform two key actions if the AI-based system...
View ArticleInsta360 X5 camera hands-on: Bigger sensors, improved low light performance
The Insta360 X5 ($550) is the company’s latest 8K 360 action camera and, while it remains a different proposition to traditional action cams, it is more powerful, more reliable and easier to use. The...
View ArticleThe Washington Post partners with OpenAI to bring its content to ChatGPT
The Washington Post is partnering with OpenAI to bring its reporting to ChatGPT. The two organizations did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement, but the deal will see ChatGPT display...
View ArticleApple's latest iPad drops to a record-low price
Looking to pick up an iPad for carrying out basic tasks like watching shows, catching up on reading and handling some email? The latest base model might be the way to go, especially if you’re a...
View ArticleApple's M4 MacBook Air is cheaper than ever right now
If you've been waiting to pick up Apple's latest MacBook Air M4 then your patience has paid off. Right now, the 13-inch model is down to $939 from $999 — a six percent discount. It's an all-time low...
View ArticleGoogle pays Samsung an 'enormous’ amount of money to pre-install Gemini on...
Google has been paying Samsung tons of cash every month to pre-install the AI app Gemini on its smartphones, according to a report by Bloomberg. This information comes to us as part of a pre-existing...
View ArticleThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is out right now, and yes, there's...
One of the worst-kept secrets in games is now completely out in the open. It's true, Bethesda has been shepherding along a remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion with the help of external developer...
View ArticleOur favorite Google Nest security camera is on sale for 30 percent off
Engadget's pick for the best security camera for newbies is on sale for 30 percent off. The Google Nest Security Cam has an easy setup, wide-ranging compatibility and 1080p HD video. It also doesn't...
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