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The best VR headsets for 2024
If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.
Devindra Hardawar09.17.2024
Meta bans Russian state media outlets on Facebook and Instagram
Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its platforms due to their foreign interference activities.
Mariella Moon09.17.2024
Apple has released iOS 18. Here's how to update your iPhone
iOS 18 is now available for all compatible iPhone models.
Jeremy Gan09.17.2024
OpenAI's new safety board has more power and no Sam Altman
This move comes with a notable shift: CEO Sam Altman is no longer part of the safety committee, marking a departure from the previous structure.
Pranav Dixit09.17.2024
Hundreds of Amazon drivers in NYC join the Teamsters union
Third-party delivery drivers working out of an Amazon warehouse in New York City have joined the Teamsters union in the hope of obtaining better pay and working conditions.
Kris Holt09.17.2024
How to stream using a VPN on Roku
Here's everything you need to know about connecting a VPN to your Roku TV or streaming device.
Aaron Kim09.17.2024
Apple Music brings its audio haptics feature to all users as part of iOS 18
Apple Music brings its audio haptics feature to all users as part of iOS 18. The phone will vibrate along to songs, which is a fantastic feature for those impacted by hearing loss.
Lawrence Bonk09.17.2024
watchOS 11 is out now, with new Sleep Apnea feature
Over three months after Apple introduced it at WWDC 2024, watchOS 11 is officially here. The 2024 Apple Watch update, which adds the new Vital apps, widget improvements and sleep apnea detection, is now available to install on your smartwatch.
Will Shanklin09.17.2024
Tile introduces its first new Bluetooth trackers in years
Tile introduces its first new Bluetooth trackers in years. There are updated colors, extended Bluetooth range, an SOS alert mode and more.
Lawrence Bonk09.17.2024
AirPods Pro 2's new features have arrived. Here's what to expect
Your AirPods Pro should have already installed a major update ahead of iOS 18, so here's what to expect when you use the new features.
Billy Steele09.17.2024
Apple's 13-inch M2 iPad Air is back on sale for $720
The 13-inch M2 iPad Air has dropped by $79 to $520. That's close to a record-low price.
Kris Holt09.16.2024
Microsoft 365 Copilot users can collaborate with AI and each other in BizChat Pages
Now that we're a year beyond the MS 365 Copilot launch (at a costly $30 per seat), Microsoft is eager to throw more AI features at corporate drones.
Devindra Hardawar09.16.2024
8BitDo's Ultimate C controller is cheaper than it was on Prime Day at only $15
Get it for 25 percent off its sticker price.
Sarah Fielding09.16.2024
Flappy Bird's creator wants you to know he's got nothing to do with the new version
The creator, Dong Nguyen, took the game offline in early 2014.
Sarah Fielding09.16.2024
8610086100Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
Apple offers useful ANC while keeping your ears open on the AirPods 4. but the non-ANC model is much improved as well.
Billy Steele09.16.2024
Slack AI will generate transcripts and notes from huddles
Salesforce has rolled out some new AI features for its business-focused Slack chat app designed to take over mundane chores like transcription.
Steve Dent09.16.2024
The Morning After: The AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid features are a big deal
The biggest news stories this morning: Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024, How to pre-order the new iPhone 16, 23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit.
Mat Smith09.16.2024
The best E Ink tablets for 2024
Here's a list of the best E ink tablets you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Valentina Palladino09.16.2024
The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024
Here are the best cheap fitness trackers you can buy for $100 or less, as tested by Engadget editors.
Malak Saleh09.16.2024
A plastic Apple Watch SE may still be happening, but not until next year
Apple announced a bunch of new products at the It’s Glowtime event on Sept. 9, but the rumored Apple Watch SE with a plastic shell wasn’t among them. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, we may still see it soon.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.16.2024