» Meta and Ray Ban's owner extend smart glasses partnership
17/09/24 14:00 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Meta and Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica have extended their partnership into the next decade. The duo have collaborated since 2019, producing two generations of Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The agreement between Meta and EssilorLuxottica should...

» Trump jumps into cryptocurrency, appears to know nothing about it
17/09/24 13:00 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Donald Trump, who previously called Bitcoin a scam , has launched a new cryptocurrency venture called World Liberty Financial. "Crypto is one of those things we have to do," he said in an interview on X. "Whether we like i...

» Nintendo will sell cheaper Switch Mario Kart bundles in October
17/09/24 12:30 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Nintendo has announced a couple of new Switch bundles in time for this year's upcoming holiday shopping season. Starting in October, it will sell Switch consoles bundled with a download code for the digital version of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe...

» Apple Watch Series 10 review: Legacy and sequel in equal measure
17/09/24 12:00 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
The Apple Watch has been around for ten years . Looking at pictures of the device then, it might not seem like much has changed — even the apps drawer seems identical. But subtly and quietly, the Apple Watch – the company’s first new pro...

» Instagram ‘teen accounts’ with parental controls will be mandatory for kids under 16
17/09/24 12:00 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
After years of scrutiny over its handling of teen safety on its platform, Meta is introducing a new type of account that will soon be required for all teens under 16 on Instagram. The new “teen accounts” add more parental supervision too...

» The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s new AirPods 4
17/09/24 11:15 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Apple expanded its AirPod family with two new models last week. We’ve now tested out the AirPods 4 — and a second version with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) — and we have some thoughts . Improved sound quality and some advanced feature...

» Intel is separating its ailing foundry business from the main company
17/09/24 11:00 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Intel is turning its foundry business, which manufactures chips for other companies, into an independent subsidiary. The company has revealed its plan in a note to employees from its CEO Pat Gelsinger, published over a month after Intel ...

» The best VR headsets for 2024
17/09/24 09:00 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
If you're ready to dive into the world of immersive digital experiences, investing in a virtual reality headset is the way to go. Whether you're into gaming, virtual workouts or exploring incredible 360-degree environments, a VR headset ...

» We Who Are About To Die’s new update has finally given me the excuse I need to cowardly lob some rocks at the heads of seasoned opponents
17/09/24 08:45 from Rock, Paper, Shotgun
I am sure gladiator roguelike RPG We Who Are About To Die ’s latest update is very nice, and its accompanying 30% celebratory discount even nicer. You can find the full patch notes here, and I’d be interested to hear how sign...

» ECHOSTASIS’s curious and thoughtful horror doesn’t overlook the importance of an excellent shotgun
17/09/24 08:32 from Rock, Paper, Shotgun
ECHOSTASIS is the third entry in Enigma’s Studio’s horror trilogy, and it’s one of the more interesting games I’ve played this year. There’s a demo on Steam , and you should grab it if you're interested, sin...

» Amazon October Prime Day 2024: The best early deals we found ahead of the Big Deal Days sale
17/09/24 05:05 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Since 2022, Amazon has held a second Prime Day of sorts in October and that sale event is coming back this year, too. Prime Big Deal Days returns on October 8 and 9 , but we’re already starting to see some decent deals pop up across Amaz...

» Amazon Prime Big Deal Days dates announced: The fall Prime Day sale returns on October 8 and 9
17/09/24 05:03 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
We knew Amazon would revive its Prime Big Deal Days sale event this fall, but we didn’t know the exact dates until today. The online retailer announced that the sale event will return this year on October 8 and 9, giving us all the more ...

» Meta bans Russian state media outlets on Facebook and Instagram
17/09/24 01:24 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Meta has banned RT and other Russian state media outlets on its platforms, which include Facebook and Instagram. "After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets," the compan...

» Apple has released iOS 18. Here's how to update your iPhone
17/09/24 00:17 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
Finally out of beta, iOS 18 arrived for public availability as of Monday afternoon. You can download and install it if your device is compatible, but it already comes with all iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro models that will ...

» OpenAI's new safety board has more power and no Sam Altman
16/09/24 23:01 from Engadget Full RSS Feed
OpenAI has announced significant changes to its safety and security practices, including the establishment of a new independent board oversight committee. This move comes with a notable shift: CEO Sam Altman is no longer part of the safe...