SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet is now available to order in 32 countries
Starlink's internet service is now available in 32 countries around the world, the Elon Musk-owned company tweeted. Countries and regions marked on its map as "available," including parts of Australia,...
View ArticleElon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter is 'temporarily on hold'
Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter is "temporarily on hold" pending confirmation that spam and fake accounts do represent less than 5 percent of users, he tweeted. Attached to the tweet was a Reuters link...
View ArticleThe Morning After: The Odin is a capable, portable retro console
When it comes to retro portable gaming, even the better handhelds usually only emulate the original PlayStation and N64 era. But if you’re a fan of the GameCube or PS2 libraries (and you should be),...
View Article'Dead Space' remake arrives on January 27th, 2023
EA is releasing the remake of Dead Space on January 27th, 2023. Motive, the EA studio behind the game, made the announcement at the company's Crafting the Tension Art Developer Livestream. The classic...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: Google I/O and hands-on with Microsoft’s Adaptive Mouse
This week, Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham joins Cherlynn and Devindra to dive into everything announced at Google I/O. There were plenty of new devices, of course, but Google also showed off...
View ArticleAmazon offers cashback rewards if you scan receipts through its Alexa app
Alexa has introduced "Shopping List Savings" to the Alexa App, letting you scan receipts on eligible products from any store to gain cashback rewards, TechCrunch reported. It won't cost you a thing to...
View ArticleThe iPod created the two-headed monster that finally killed it
The iPod's death has been a long time coming. Somehow, it's already been eight years since Apple discontinued the iconic iPod classic. Nonetheless, the news this week that Apple is discontinuing its...
View ArticleAmazon throws in a $100 gift card when you buy a OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus fans have the chance to get the company's latest flagship plus an extra perk from Amazon today. The online retailer includes a $100 gift card when you buy a OnePlus 10 Pro, so while you're not...
View ArticleSamsung is reportedly raising its chipmaking prices by up to 20 percent
Samsung's chip foundry clients will soon have to pay considerably more for the company's services. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant is already in talks with its clients about charging around 15...
View ArticleOura sues smart ring rival Circular for allegedly copying technology
Even smart rings aren't immune to patent wars. Wareablenotes Oura has sued fledgling rival Circular for allegedly violating patents covering both ring design and biometric data collection. Circular's...
View Article'Kirby 64' comes to Switch Online's Expansion Pack on May 20th
If your childhood gaming was defined more by Kirby than Mario, don't worry — Nintendo has you covered. As VGCreports, Nintendo is making Kirby 64: The Crystal Shardsavailable through the Switch Online...
View ArticleTikTok faces lawsuit over 'blackout challenge' content
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have been accused of negligence after the death of a 10-year-old who allegedly attempted a challenge she saw on the app. According to the wrongful death suit, Nylah...
View ArticleDOJ warns AI hiring and productivity tools can violate anti-discrimination law
Federal agencies are the latest to alert companies to potential bias in AI recruiting tools. As the APnotes, the Justice Department and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have warned...
View ArticleThe Apple TV 4K drops to $150, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week brought a slew of deals online on some of our favorite gadgets. Apple's latest 4K set-top box is down to a record low, while the Mac Mini returned to the cheapest price we've ever seen it....
View ArticleScientists grow plants in soil from the Moon for the first time
Scientists from the University of Florida have completed a world (and lunar) first by growing plants in soil from the Moon. The researchers used samples obtained by the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions,...
View ArticlePeloton teases its first connected rowing machine
Peloton is still busy expanding its connected fitness lineup despite its ongoing financial woes. The company has teased plans to introduce its first rowing machine, promising a mix of cardio and...
View ArticleApple is reportedly testing USB-C iPhones
Apple may be about to change the iPhone's charging port. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is testing new iPhones and adapters with USB-C, which is what MacBooks and iPads already use, not...
View ArticleBiden administration launches $45 billion plan to get the entire US online by...
The Biden administration has formally started its $45 billion effort to bring affordable and reliable high-speed broadband internet access to everyone in the US by 2030. The Internet for All funding is...
View ArticleTwitter CEO says he expects Musk deal to close but is 'prepared for all...
Hours after Elon Musk said his Twitter buyout is temporarily on hold, Twitter’s CEO has said he still expects the deal to close, but “we need to be prepared for all scenarios.” In a series of tweets,...
View ArticleAnonymous social app Yik Tak left users' precise locations exposed
Yik Yak's revived messaging app was supposed to bring back the days of truly anonymous local chat, but it may have inadvertently made life easier for creeps. Computer science student David Teather...
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