Google pauses all ad sales in Russia
Google has stopped selling ads in Russia completely, according to Reuters. The tech giant's decision applies to YouTube, search and outside publishing partners, expanding the more limited ad bans it...
View ArticleUS Surgeon General orders tech companies to reveal sources of COVID-19...
President Biden's Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has formally called on tech companies to provide information on sources and the scale of COVID-19 misinformation, The Washington Post has reported....
View ArticleAirbnb is suspending its operations in Russia and Belarus
Airbnb is halting operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO Brian Chesky announced in a tweet. That includes around 90,000 active short-term rentals across different platforms in Russia and just over 1,800...
View ArticleApple may soon drop mask requirements for retail and corporate employees
Apple is starting to eliminate mask requirements for both retail and corporate US employees, according to Bloomberg. The company reportedly told corporate staff that masks are now optional for...
View ArticleSony and Honda announce plan to build EVs together
Sony and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding to design and market electric vehicles together, the companies announced. The deal isn't final, but the aim is to establish a joint venture this...
View ArticleElon Musk issues warnings over the use of Starlink terminals in Ukraine
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has warned Starlink users in Ukraine that there's a high probability of the service being targeted, as it's the only working non-Russian communications system in some parts of...
View ArticleJohn Romero releases a new 'Doom II' level to raise money for Ukraine
John Romero, co-founder of id Software, has released a new level for Doom II called One Humanity. It's the first level he has designed for the game since it was released in 1994 and, more importantly,...
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The Morning After: Nintendo’s Switch turns five
Nintendo’s return to form, after the miss that was the Wii U, has been impressive. The Switch, equal parts home console and handheld, has been a huge hit for the company and recently surpassed the Wii...
View ArticleBrandon Sanderson's secret novels break Pebble's Kickstarter crowdfunding record
Over half a decade later, a new Kickstarter campaign has finally eclipsed Pebble's crowdfunding record on the website. Fantasy and sci-fi author Brandon Sanderson set up a campaign to raise $1 million...
View ArticleEngadget Podcast: A not-so Mobile World Congress 2022
In spite of everything else going on in the world, Mobile World Congress 2022 took place this week. Companies like Oppo, Huawei, TCL, Samsung and Lenovo showed off a ton of new products, ranging from...
View ArticleGoogle's Nest Thermostat is on sale for $93 right now
If you missed the sale last month on the Nest Thermostat, you have another chance to grab the smart home gadget for even less now. Amazon has the snow colored WiFi thermostat for $93, or 29 percent off...
View ArticleAudi’s RS E-Tron GT makes the case for EVs on ice
The Audi Avant RS6 wagon is quick, it handles magnificently and it’s a powerful wagon – it’s an enthusiast's dream car. The RS E-Tron GT is an EV sports sedan that stays true to the automaker’s...
View ArticleAmazon's Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $50 off for today only
This might be a good time to buy an e-reader and foster your child's love of reading. Amazon is selling the Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $110 as part of a one-day-only sale, or a full $50 below the usual...
View ArticleMicrosoft halts all sales in Russia
Apple isn't the only tech behemoth pulling its products from the Russian market in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Microsoft is 'suspending' all new sales of products and services in Russia, and...
View ArticleDisney+ will add a cheaper ad-supported tier later this year
Disney has announced an ad-supported tier is coming to Disney+ later this year. It will be available to folks in the US at first and there are plans to expand it to other countries starting in 2023.The...
View ArticleApple Maps now shows Crimea as part of Ukraine
Apple's tougher stance on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine now includes a reversal of its policy on Crimea. Mashablenoticed that Apple Maps once again shows Crimea as belonging to Ukraine, at...
View ArticleGoogle's Nest Hub Max is back on sale for $169
If you've been looking for a solid deal on a smart display, it's worth considering the Google Nest Hub Max. It's on sale for $169, which is $60 less than the regular price, at both Adorama and B&H....
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Nintendo's Switch is about to hit its prime
As the Switch reaches five years old, are its best times behind it? No, the opposite. This year is shaping up to be the biggest for Nintendo’s hybrid hit. Yes, I mean even bigger than its debut year,...
View ArticleApple's 3rd-gen AirPods are down to $145 right now
Apple made a bunch of improvements to its latest AirPods last year, and now you can grab a pair for $35 less than usual. Woot has the third-generation AirPods for $145 right now, which is 19 percent...
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The biggest MWC 2022 news you might have missed
We’ve come to the end of Mobile World Congress 2022, which, despite the pandemic and a war in Europe, went on as planned. While it’s typically a show full of phone launches from companies like Sony,...
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