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The Arc browser that lets you customize websites had a serious vulnerability
The Arc browser's 'Boosts' feature would've allowed bad actors to edit a website and add a malicious payload that their target could download to their computer.
Mariella Moon09.21.2024
Qualcomm is reportedly eyeing a takeover of Intel
Qualcomm has reportedly expressed an interest in taking over Intel “in recent days,” according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal.
Karissa Bell09.21.2024
Elgato’s Stream Deck+ drops to a record low of $170 in this early Prime Day deal
Amazon has the Elgato Stream Deck+ for $30 off. Great for streamers or anyone who wants tactile shortcuts and dials, the Stream Deck+ drops from its usual $200 to $170.
Will Shanklin09.21.2024
Early Prime Day deals include this Anker 10K magnetic power bank for only $40
Get the power bank for half off its sticker price.
Sarah Fielding09.20.2024
The best gaming mouse in 2024
These are the best gaming mice you can buy, with picks for different price ranges, hand sizes and PC game genres.
Jeff Dunn09.20.2024
9010090100Apple Watch Series 10 review: Legacy and sequel in equal measure
Engadget's review of the Apple Watch Series 10 contemplates the device's progress and iteration since its birth ten years ago.
Cherlynn Low09.20.2024
‘We’ve got to make it happen’: How Apple designed AirPods 4 for effective ANC
The work that began with EarPods continues to pay off as Apple prepares to ship the noise-canceling AirPods 4.
Billy Steele09.20.2024
9110091100iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max review: Apple focuses on cameras and customization
Engadget's review of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, including detailed camera testing and analysis of Camera Control, battery life and iOS 18.
Cherlynn Low09.20.2024
9010090100Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review: Closing the gap to the Pro
For once, you don’t have to wait a year to get the best new features from the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 offers all the ones you will appreciate most, and for $200 less.
Billy Steele09.20.2024
The Morning After: I really want this 30th anniversary PS5 Pro
The biggest news stories this morning: The iOS 18.1 public beta is here, bringing Apple Intelligence (almost) to the masses, US citizens can now apply for their passport online, YouTube is cramming ads in when you pause videos.
Mat Smith09.20.2024
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10
In this episode, we chat about our final thoughts on the iPhone 16/Pro and Apple Watch Series 10.
Devindra Hardawar09.20.2024
The best webcams for 2024
Here's a list of the best webcams you can buy for your laptop or desktop, plus advice on how to choose the right one for you.
Valentina Palladino09.20.2024
The best GPS running watches for 2024
Just because most of the best smartwatches have built-in GPS as a standard feature doesn’t mean they’re going to be the right choice for all runners. I’ve been a regular runner for nearly five years and I tested out a bunch of the latest GPS running watches to find the ones that are actually worth your money.
The Immersed Visor aims for spatial computing’s sweet spot
The Immersed Visor, revealed today at an Austin event, appears to sit somewhere between a Vision Pro Lite and Xreal Plus. The relatively light headset creates a spatial computing environment for $1,050.
Will Shanklin09.20.2024
Brazil threatens daily fines for X and Starlink for 'non-compliance' with ban
Brazil's Supreme Court is threatening X and Elon Musk-owned Starlink with hefty daily fines for "non-compliance" with its ban of the servcie.
Karissa Bell09.20.2024
The best Apple Watch in 2024
There are only three Apple Watch models and each has its advantages. This guide will help you decide which is best for you.
Amy Skorheim09.20.2024
The iOS 18.1 public beta is here, bringing Apple Intelligence (almost) to the masses
Apple Intelligence is now a little more ready for primetime. If you have an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16, you can install the public beta of iOS 18.1 and check out some of Apple's generative AI tools.
Kris Holt09.20.2024
Google passkeys can now sync across devices on multiple platforms
Chrome passkeys now sync securely across devices. Previously, users could only save passkeys to the Google Password Manager on Android.
Lawrence Bonk09.20.2024
Sweeping FTC study finds that social media sites engage in ‘vast surveillance’ of its users
Sweeping FTC study finds that social media sites engage in ‘vast surveillance’ of its users. This includes children and teens.
Lawrence Bonk09.19.2024
DJI launches the Action 5 Pro camera with subject tracking and improved video
DJI has been chipping away at GoPro's action cam dominance and just took a big step in that direction with the launch of the Action 5 Pro.
Steve Dent09.19.2024