01-26-26 -

A TikTok US power outage caused a 'cascading systems failure' leading to mult...
If your TikTok feed has felt a little off lately, it's not just you. TikTok says is still working to fix its service in the US following a power outage at one of its data centers that's caused “multiple bugs” in the app. TikTok...

01-26-26 -

People are uninstalling TikTok and downloading an indie competitor
TikTok's newly formed US entity is off to a very bumpy start. As the app continues to face technical issues affecting the recommendation algorithm, view counts and other features, TikTok is also seeing a wave of frustrated users uninstalli...

01-26-26 -

Google agrees to $68 million settlement in voice assistant privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement regarding claims that its voice assistant inappropriately spied on smartphone users. Plaintiffs claimed that the company’s Google Assistant platform began listening to them after it misheard conversa...

01-26-26 -

Google aims to take the sting out of scheduling meetings with a new Gemini fe...
Google is rolling out a Gemini feature that could turn out to be pretty useful for many folks. It's a Google Calendar tool that can help figure out the best time to schedule a meeting, taking into account attendees' schedules. When...

01-26-26 -

Ubisoft proposes even more layoffs after last week's studio closures and game...
It looks like Ubisoft is planning even more layoffs to accompany last week's studio closures and game cancellations, according to reporting by IGN. The company is planning a massive reduction of the workforce in its Paris headquarters. It has prop...

01-26-26 -

Claude now offers deeper integrations with apps like Canva and Slack
Anthropic has been building out support for third-party apps inside of Claude. As of today, the chatbot can now connect to platforms like Slack and Canva, fetching up files from inside those apps or performing tasks within them on a user's...

01-26-26 -

Trump admin reportedly plans to use AI to write federal regulations
The Trump administration is planning on using Google Gemini to draft important federal regulations, as reported by ProPublica. This is starting with the Department of Transportation, according to interviews with agency staffers. Regulations create...

01-26-26 -

Ball x Pit's first update brings an endless mode and much more to the chaos
It’s time to jump back into the pit. Ball x Pit is one of the very best games of 2025 and there’s now even more to play around with in the brick-busting roguelite. The first major free update for the game (one of three that’s on the cards th...

01-26-26 -

TikTok says a power outage is causing issues with the app in the US
If your TikTok feed has felt a little off lately, it's not just you. TikTok says it's working to fix its service in the US following a power outage at one of its data centers that's caused widespread issues in the app. TikT...

01-26-26 -

Winter Olympics: How to watch, schedule of events, and everything else you ne...
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are coming up. (Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) Mattia Ozbot via Getty Images The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Italy this year, with all the action taking place in Milan and the Alpin...

01-26-26 -

Monarch Money's budgeting app is 50 percent off for new users right now
The start of the new year is a great time to get your finances in order, and a good budgeting app can help with that. Instead of laboring over a spreadsheet, you can try one of our favorite budgeting apps for less than usual. Monarch Money is runn...

01-26-26 -

Blizzard lines up WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone and Diablo showcases
While we got a peek at a few Xbox Game Studios projects during last week’s Developer Direct event, neither Bethesda nor Activision Blizzard made appearances. Fans of several Blizzard franchises won’t need to wait too long to find out what’s ...

01-26-26 -

Apple's new AirTag still doesn't have a keyring hole
Apple has launched its next-generation AirTag for $29 and brought a slew of new features along with it. But, first, it's important to get this out of the way: The new AirTag still doesn't have a keyring hole, so you'll stil...

01-26-26 -

Resident Evil Requiem gives series fans the best of both action and survival ...
The ninth mainline Resident Evil is trying to split the difference between the series’ action-heavy entries and the stress-inducing hide-and-seek episodes. During a four-hour playthrough of some early parts of Resident Evil Requiem, I spent time...

01-26-26 -

This 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is 33 percent off
If you're looking to expand the storage on your Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now for 33 percent off, marked down to $80 from $120. With component prices skyrocketing these days, it's getting ...

01-26-26 -

The EU is investigating Grok and X over potentially illegal deepfakes
Europe is probing Elon Musk’s X for failing to take action to prevent the spread of AI-generated sexually explicit images including child sexual abuse material (CSAM), regulators said in a press release. The European Commission’s investigation...

01-26-26 -

TurboTax Deluxe has been discounted to $45 ahead of tax season
Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to fil...

01-26-26 -

The Disney+ Hulu bundle is down to $10 for one month right now
You have the best chance to save on streaming services during the holiday shopping season, but throughout the year, the occasional deal pops up that's worth considering. Case in point: this new Disney+ deal. New and eligible returning subs...

01-26-26 -

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are 35 percent off
It's that time of year where a great pair of headphones double as earmuffs and a current sale will ensure you get a great quality — and good looking — option. One of our favorite wireless headphones for 2026 is available for 35 percent...

01-26-26 -

The best gear to upgrade your home theater setup
A good home theater setup goes beyond just having the right TV (although that certainly does help a lot). Getting the right sound for your space, the right lighting and making sure your streaming gear is up to date are all things that can go a lon...

01-25-26 -

How to watch the 2026 Super Bowl: Patriots vs. Seahawks channel, where to str...
The New England Patriots are headed to the 2026 Super Bowl. (Lauren Leigh Bacho via Getty Images) Lauren Leigh Bacho via Getty Images The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl LX. For those of y...

01-25-26 -

Outside Parties is the creepiest Playdate game yet, and I'm kind of obsessed
Never underestimate the chilling powers of grainy grayscale imagery and ethereal whooshing sounds. Outside Parties asks, "What if I Spy, but in an alien hell dimension?", and it is impressively unnerving despite the fact that not...

01-25-26 -

Microsoft releases second emergency Windows 11 update to fix Outlook crashes
Microsoft issued another out-of-band update to fix a bug that caused Outlook to crash for Windows 11 users. This second emergency patch addresses issues seen with Outlook and files stored in the cloud following Microsoft's January 2026 Win...

01-25-26 -

Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February
A new and improved Siri may finally make an appearance, but this time, it could be with a Google Gemini glow up. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple wants to announce a new Siri in "the second half of February" th...

01-25-26 -

Yoshi and Birdo arrive in new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, along...
There's a new trailer for the upcoming Super Mario movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it confirms some beloved characters are joining the crew for its latest adventure. The trailer provides our first official look at Yoshi in the new...

01-24-26 -

Report reveals that OpenAI's GPT-5.2 model cites Grokipedia
OpenAI may have called GPT-5.2 its "most advanced frontier model for professional work," but tests conducted by the Guardian cast doubt on its credibility. According to the report, OpenAI's GPT-5.2 model cited Grokipedia,...

01-24-26 -

Google says it's fixed the Gmail issue that led to flooded inboxes and increa...
If your Gmail inbox is all out of whack today, you're not alone. Gmail users have been encountering issues with the automatic filters that keep their main inbox free from the clutter of promotional emails and non-urgent updates, and some h...

01-24-26 -

US Congress members call for 'thorough review' of EA's $55 billion sale
Before Electronic Arts goes private in a groundbreaking sale, some US lawmakers are pleading for some federal oversight. Democratic members of the US Congress, as part of the Congressional Labor Caucus, penned a letter asking the Federal Trade Com...

01-24-26 -

NTSB will investigate why Waymo's robotaxis are illegally passing school buses
Waymo has caught the attention of the National Transportation Safety Board as the federal agency launched an official investigation into the company for its robotaxis improperly passing school buses in Austin, Texas. The NTSB said on X that it wou...

01-24-26 -

How to use Google Photos' new Me Meme feature
Google has started rolling out a new feature for its Photos app that can turn your images into memes. The feature, called Me Meme, uses Google Gemini to take meme templates and recreate them with the photo you use from within the app. It’s still...

01-24-26 -

How to use Workout Buddy with Apple Watch and iOS 26
Apple’s iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy. This feature uses Apple Intelligence to provide spoken feedback during workouts and give motivation based on your activity history. Workout Buddy analyzes you...

01-24-26 -

Engadget review recap: Valerion VisionMaster Max, Canon EOS R6 III and Samsun...
Our reviews team is rested up after the CES grind and we’re back to business. This week we reviewed the latest devices from Valerion, Canon, Samsung and Sony, covering a wide range of product categories in the process. Grab yourself a beverage a...

01-24-26 -

More Cult of the Lamb, a World War II computer mystery and other new indie ga...
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. It’s been a very busy week of fun game releases (next week will be too!), so let’s get into some of them after a quick reflection on gaming while traveling.I lov...

01-23-26 -

Google Photos can now turn you into a meme
In Big Tech's never-ending quest to increase AI adoption, Google has unveiled a meme generator. The new Google Photos feature, Me Meme, lets you create personalized memes starring a synthetic version of you.Google describes Me Meme as &...

01-23-26 -

A rival smart glasses company is suing Meta over its Ray-Ban products
Meta is being sued by Solos, a rival smart glasses maker, for infringing on its patents, Bloomberg reports. Solos is seeking "multiple billions of dollars" in damages and an injunction that could prevent Meta from selling its Ray...

01-23-26 -

Retro handheld maker Anbernic has a new gamepad with a screen and heart rate ...
File this one under "Things that make you go, 'Hmmm…'" Retro handheld maker Anbernic is launching a new controller with a screen. But unlike Nintendo's Wii U controller, there's no second-screen ...

01-23-26 -

Apple will begin showing more App Store ads starting in March
More ads are coming to App Store search results starting in March, Apple shared on an advertising help page. The company first said that it would increase the number of App Store ads last month, and this new rollout of search ads will begin on Tue...

01-23-26 -

Vimeo lays off most of its staff just months after being bought by private eq...
Vimeo just got hit by a brutal round of layoffs, according to a report by Business Insider. Staffers are posting on various social media sites that the layoffs have impacted most of the company, including the entire video team. Vimeo is a video-ho...

01-23-26 -

Tesla paywalls lane centering on new Model 3 and Model Y purchases
Tesla just objectively decreased the value of the Model 3 and Model Y. On Thursday, the company said it’s paywalling its lane-centering feature, Autosteer, for new purchases of the two EVs in the US and Canada. This was previously a standard fea...

01-23-26 -

Meta is temporarily pulling teens' access from its AI chatbot characters
Meta will no longer allow teens to chat with its AI chatbot characters in their present form. The company announced Friday that it will be "temporarily pausing teens’ access to existing AI characters globally."The pause comes months af...

01-23-26 -

You can now create AI-generated coloring books in Microsoft Paint
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently went on record saying that AI still needs to prove its worth if society is to adopt it long-term, but he presumably thinks his company has cracked it with its latest innovation: AI coloring books. A new Microso...

01-23-26 -

NBA League Pass is up to 55 percent off
Basketball fans can save on NBA League Pass right now, which lets you catch a bunch of out-of-market NBA games via streaming. The League Pass Premium subscription is on sale for $75, down from the usual $160, and League Pass Standard is marked dow...

01-23-26 -

Malaysia lifts ban on Grok after taking X at its word
After being one of the first countries in the world to block Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, Malaysia has now lifted its ban. Along with Indonesia, the country moved swiftly to temporarily halt access to X's frequently controversial AI chatbot...

01-23-26 -

Get the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card for 33 percent off right now
MicroSD Express cards are still a little hard to find, considering they're pretty new and only really started becoming popular last year once the Switch 2 came out. These upgraded versions of microSD cards are the only ones compatible with the Swi...

01-23-26 -

Samsung Bespoke Fridge with AI review: All the bells and whistles
At their core, refrigerators are relatively simple devices. If you're the type of person to view every extra feature as a component that could potentially go wrong, basic iceboxes are probably the kind you go for. But for those on the othe...

01-23-26 -

Ring can now verify if a video has been altered
Ring has launched a new tool that can tell you if a video clip captured by its camera has been altered or not. The company says that every video downloaded from Ring starting in December 2025 going forward will come with a digital security seal. �...

01-23-26 -

TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for only $45 ahead of tax season
With the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the recent demise of Direct File, there isn't a free, government-provided alternative to TurboTax in 2026, and y...

01-23-26 -

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 drop back down to a record-low price
AirPods Pro 3 have returned to an all-time-low price. You can pick them up for $200 right now, which is $50 off and the best discount we've seen since the earbuds came out at the end of last year. We gave these AirPods a score of 90 out o...

01-23-26 -

Engadget Podcast: Why would Apple want to make an AI pin?
Apple is reportedly working on an AI pin of its very own to compete with OpenAI's non-existent pin. No, it doesn't really make much sense to us, either. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget Managing Editor Cherlynn Low discuss wh...

01-23-26 -

Apple accuses Europe of 'delay tactics' following alternative app store collapse
Following the shutdown of an alternative app store, Apple has accused the European Commission (EC) of using “political delay tactics” as an excuse to probe and fine the company, Bloomberg reported. Apple issued the statement preemptively as co...