The best Chromebooks you can buy
Chromebooks have earned a reputation for being cheap and limited, but that hasn’t been true for a while now. The combination of years worth of software updates and laptop manufacturers making more...
View ArticleThe Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony featured an orchestrated video game...
The Tokyo Olympics opening kicked off early this morning, and the parade of nations, where athletes walk through Japan's Olympic stadium, had a Japanese twist. A medley of videogame music,...
View ArticleHTC Vive Pro 2 review: An excellent 5K headset for the VR faithful
The HTC Vive Pro 2 is a VR enthusiast's dream. Its 5K 120Hz display delivers the sharpest desktop VR experience I've ever seen. And while its design hasn't changed from the 2018 model, it's still very...
View ArticleAlphabet's latest moonshot aims to make industrial robots more practical
Alphabet has launched another company in its X moonshot factory, and this one may be its most ambitious robotics project to date. The just-opened firm, Intrinsic, plans to make industrial robots more...
View ArticleThe Google Pixel 4 is on sale for $380 at Woot
If you've been on the hunt for a capable Android phone that won't break the bank, there's a solid deal over at Woot that's worth checking out. Google's Pixel 4 is on sale for $380, down from the usual...
View ArticleWomen's soccer is coming to 'Football Manager,' but it will take a while
Football Manager developer Sports Interactive has a history of inclusive gameplay, and that now extends to women. The company has revealed that it's adding women's soccer (aka football) to its...
View ArticleBest Buy's 'Black Friday in July' sale knocks hundreds off OLED TVs from...
While it's a bit early to be thinking about the holidays, retailers jump on the opportunity to remind us that we're six months out from the festivities. Black Friday in July sales have been ongoing...
View ArticleHow to clean and organize your PC
Outside of your phone, your PC is likely the one piece of technology you use the most. If for no other reason than that, you should take care of it. Not only will it last for longer, but it will also...
View ArticleGM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks
GM is issuing a second recall for 2017 to 2019 Bolt EVs over potential fire issues. The company says it plans to replace defective batteries, but until it can do so it's advising Bolt customers to...
View ArticleThis week's best deals: $100 off Apple's iPad Air and more
A bunch of gadgets went on sale this week, from Apple products to streaming devices. The latest iPad Air is $100 off at Amazon, bringing it down to an all-time low of $500. Plus, you can still grab a...
View ArticleEargo's in-app test transforms its next-gen hearing aids
Eargo recently announced its latest smart hearing aid — the Eargo 5. We don’t do a lot of hearing aid news here at Engadget, but the California-based company makes some of the most "gadgety" we’ve...
View ArticleFacebook’s cloud gaming service hits iOS devices as a web app
Facebook has become the latest company to offer a cloud gaming service on iOS, only once again you won't access it through the App Store. Starting today, you can visit the Facebook Gaming website to...
View ArticleErica Synths Matrix Mixer lets you patch your modular like an Etch A Sketch
Erica Synths' SYNTRX is an undeniably interesting instrument. But one of the most unique things about it is definitely the patching matrix. It's a digital reimagining of the pin-based patching system...
View ArticleMicrosoft offers discounts on hundreds of Xbox and PC games
Xbox's Ultimate Game Sale has returned. Microsoft is offering deals on hundreds of Xbox and PC games and accessories over the next two weeks. Among the console titles you can save on are FIFA 21...
View ArticleTokyo Olympics opening ceremony included a light display with 1,800 drones
There may not have been any fans in the Olympic Stadium, but Japan still found a way to put on a show for the opening of the 2020 Summer Games. The host country charmed early with the parade of...
View ArticleActivision Blizzard execs respond to harassment and discrimination lawsuit
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard this week over alleged sexual harassment and discrimination against women. In a memo to staff...
View Article‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ trailer is a treat for ‘Voyager’ fans
CBS has shared the first trailer for Prodigy, its first-ever fully computer-animated Star Trek series. The clip introduces us to the show’s cast of disparate characters. They’re stuck on what looks...
View ArticleNASA clears Boeing Starliner for July 30th test flight to ISS
More than 18 months after its failed first attempt to make it to the International Space Station, Boeing’s Starliner is ready for a second shot. Following a flight readiness review, NASA is moving...
View ArticleMercedes EQS first drive: S-Class luxury in an EV
Mercedes has a lot to prove with its first proper EV coming to the United States. The EQS will land in dealers this fall at a yet-to-be-announced price point and, when it does, it’ll take on offerings...
View ArticleRelaxing behind the wheel of Mercedes’ level 3 autonomous Drive Pilot
The dream of autonomous driving everywhere is still a long way away. But soon Mercedes will launch Drive Pilot, its level 3 autonomous driving system in Germany on the S-Class and EQS. We had a chance...
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