How to Score Cheap Netflix—6 Tricks That Still Work in 2025
Monday, July 14, 2025
Unlock secret savings on your Netflix subscription with these clever hacks. .. read more..
This Is the Best ChatGPT Alternative, but It's Still Missing These Features
Monday, July 14, 2025
Claude is better than its competitors, but some basic changes would take it to the next level. .. read more..
PowerPoint Is Better, but I Still Use Google Slides More—Here's Why
Monday, July 14, 2025
Sometimes, convenience beats features. .. read more..
It's 2025 and I've Just Sold My Smart TV—Here's Why I Won't Be Buying Another
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Selling my smart TV has changed my life, and I won't be replacing it anytime soon. .. read more..
AI Music Is Taking Over Your Favorite Streaming Platforms: 3 Ways to Avoid It
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Uncover the hidden signs that reveal if a song is AI-generated. .. read more..
Security Settings in Windows You’re Not Using (and Hackers Hope You Don’t Find)
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Uncover the hidden Windows security gems that hackers dread you'll discover. .. read more..
These Are the 9 Most Important Ports Your Smart TV Should Have
Sunday, July 13, 2025
If you're about to buy a new smart TV, make sure it has these ports. .. read more..
How to Fix Your Smart TV With Just a USB Stick (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Sunday, July 13, 2025
That thumb drive floating around the house could be your smart TV's savior. .. read more..
These 9 Apps Instantly Fix Everything I Hate About Windows 11
Sunday, July 13, 2025
It's time to make Windows better. .. read more..
Those Cheap Streaming Boxes Look Great on Paper (but Here’s What They Don’t T...
Sunday, July 13, 2025
They look like a bargain, but cheap streaming boxes are just landfill in disguise. .. read more..
Tesla's 'Robotaxi' brand might be too generic to trademark
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The US Patent and Trademark Office has refused one of Tesla's initial attempts to trademark the term "Robotaxi" because it believes the name is generic and already in use by other companies, according to a filing spotted by TechCrunch . Tesla was hoping to trademark the term in connection to its ... .. read more..
Appeals court once again upholds Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard did not violate antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission had sued to block the merger of these large gaming brands on claims that the new entity would fall afoul... .. read more..
Microsoft raises base Surface prices by 20 percent
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Add Microsoft's Surface lineup to the list of gear that now costs more. XDA first spotted price hikes of around 20 percent for most existing models. The damage applies to the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro lines, as well as power bricks. The starting prices of the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop and 13-... .. read more..
NOAA warns staff a militia group thinks its radars are 'weather weapons'
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has warned the National Weather Service of possible attacks from an armed conspiracy group targeting Doppler radar stations, according to a report from CNN . The group, Veterans on Patrol , is going after government radars because it believes th... .. read more..
Meta is reportedly working on facial recognition for its AI glasses
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Diminished tech privacy appears to be another ripple effect from Trump 2.0. The Information reported on Wednesday that Meta has changed its tune on facial recognition. After considering but ultimately bailing on the technology for the first version of its smart glasses , the company is now active... .. read more..
Google launches a Gemini app for iPad
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Google is once again crossing the great divide between rival tech giants, at least with artificial intelligence . The company has launched a dedicated iPad app for its Gemini AI assistant. In addition to natively running on Apple hardware, Gemini's iPad app can take advantage of the tablet... .. read more..
The best tech gifts for mom that she'll appreciate for the rest of 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
When we think about gifts that moms will appreciate, the idea of "time" comes up a lot. If you can give the mom in your life a few hours back to do whatever — relaxing, creating, or getting things done— do that. The next best thing is a device that'll help mom make the most of her time. We've rou... .. read more..
The best last-minute Mother's Day gifts: 17 gadgets and subscriptions that sh...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Mother's Day is coming up quick. If you're still trying to figure out a good gift, we have some ideas. Here at Engadget, our minds reflexively focus on tech. While it's true an electronic gadget might not be the “traditional” Mother’s Day gift — just about every mom we know would prefer a cool ne... .. read more..
Apple is considering adding AI search engines to Safari
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
AI services like Perplexity or OpenAI's SearchGPT could be search engine options in a future version of Safari, Bloomberg reports . The tentative plans were shared by Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services, while on the stand for Google's ongoing search antitrust case. Cue was called... .. read more..
The best streaming deals: Save on Spotify, YouTube TV, Starz, Disney+ and more
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
If you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore . We at Engadget still think it is, but we al... .. read more..