Facebook issues $397 checks to Illinois residents as part of class-action...
More than a million Illinois residents will receive a $397 settlement payment from Facebook this week, thanks to a legal battle over the platform’s since-retired photo-tagging system that used facial...
View ArticleApple Store workers at the World Trade Center accuse the company of union...
The Communications Workers of America has filed a second Unfair Labor Practice charge against Apple this week. This time, the labor union is accusing the tech giant of violating multiple federal labor...
View ArticleTesla Autopilot under investigation following crash that killed three people
A recent Model S crash that killed three people has sparked another Federal probe into Tesla's Autopilot system, The Wall Street Journal has reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
View ArticleI tried (and failed) to channel my inner Bezos
We live in an age where the power of narrative is so strong that it has become the defining way to build organizations, products and brands. In recent decades, the tech industry has presented itself as...
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The Morning After: New York City's Airbnb listings may outnumber rentable...
Airbnb makes news for a mix of good and bad reasons. When it’s not expanding the service to make it easier to stay between multiple properties on the same trip, its safety team (and terrible rentals)...
View ArticleApple's AirTag four-pack falls to $89
If you've got a bunch of items you need to protect from theft or loss, you can now pick up a four-pack of Apple's AirTags at Amazon and Best Buy for $89, or $10 (10 percent) off. We've seen them a...
View ArticleAudi will integrate Apple Music into 'nearly all' of its newer models
Audi owners can now play Apple Music through their infotainment systems without having to connect it to their iPhones via Bluetooth or USB. The luxury automaker has rolled out Apple Music integration...
View ArticleEpic Game Store sale includes huge discounts for 'Final Fantasy' and 'Far Cry'
Epic is betting that you're looking for games to keep you entertained this summer. The Epic Games Store is running a "Mega Sale" from today (May 19th) through June 16th that offers significant...
View Article1Password knocks 50 percent off Personal and Family plans
We don't have to tell you how frustrating it can be when you forget your username or password at a critical moment. But investing in a password manager can help you avoid those scenarios all together....
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What we bought: Our favorite small kitchen essentials
While we at Engadget are blessed with a passion for cooking, most of us are not blessed with spacious kitchens. But that doesn’t stop us – we use every inch of our tiny apartment kitchens as...
View ArticleGatik is bringing its self-driving box trucks to Kansas
Autonomous vehicle startup Gatik says it will start using its self-driving box trucks in Kansas as it expands to more territories. Governor Laura Kelly last week signed a bill that makes it legal for...
View ArticleAndroid 13 will have native support for braille displays
Android already has some accommodations for typing in braille, but Google is taking that one (important) step further with Android 13. As hinted at I/O, Android 13 will begin offering "out-of-the-box"...
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AIAIAI Studio Wireless+: Finally, low-latency headphones for music producers
Wireless is increasingly the norm when it comes to headphones. Even some laptop makers are ditching the headphone jack. (Looking at you, Dell – you monsters.) And, while Bluetooth certainly offers a...
View ArticleNetflix rolls out a new discovery feature for kids
Picking out something new to watch from Netflix’s slew of kid’s titles can be overwhelming, for both parents and children. And sometimes kids are just indecisive. But the streaming service’s new...
View ArticleThe current-gen version of 'The Witcher 3' is now slated to arrive in late 2022
The long-awaited PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt once again has a release window. The new edition, which is also coming to PC, is expected to arrive in the last...
View ArticleDOJ says security researchers won't face hacking charges
The Justice Department doesn't want security researchers facing federal charges when they expose security flaws. The department has revised its policy to indicate that researchers, ethical hackers and...
View ArticleTwitter says it won't amplify false content during a crisis
Twitter is taking more steps to slow the spread of misinformation during times of crisis. The company will attempt to amplify credible and authoritative information while trying to avoid elevating...
View Article'EVE Online' now lets anyone play the MMO in a web browser
EVE Online addicts got their wish last year when developer CCP games announced EVE Anywhere, a browser-based platform for streaming the popular space MMO. Today, that's opening up to all EVE players,...
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How the new PlayStation Plus stacks up against Xbox Game Pass
More than a month after revealing the revamped version of PlayStation Plus, Sony has shared the initial lineup of games heading to its new service, covering everything from original PlayStation...
View ArticleSenate bill would break up Google’s ad business
A bill that would break up Google's advertising business if it becomes law has been introduced in the Senate. The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act, which has support on both...
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