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The LCD Steam Deck is up to 25 percent off right now
Valve has big savings on the entry-level (LCD) Steam Deck. You can take 25 percent off the 512GB model or 15 percent off the 64GB one, dropping their prices to $336.75 and $296.65, respectively.
Will Shanklin09.13.2024
OpenAI's new o1 model is slower, on purpose
The company said that o1's reasoning capabilities are significantly more advanced than previous models, a critical area where most current AI systems still falter.
Pranav Dixit09.13.2024
iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro: Specs and features compared side by side
Is Apple's iPhone 16 good enough or should you upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro? Here's what to know about both phones.
Katie Teague09.13.2024
I don't get why Apple’s multitrack Voice Memos require an iPhone 16 Pro
Apple’s Voice Memos multitrack recording feature requires an iPhone 16 Pro and I'm dumbfounded. Let the rest of us layer!
Lawrence Bonk09.13.2024
One of our favorite MagSafe power banks is 40 percent off right now
One of our favorite MagSafe power banks is 40 percent off right now. This Baseus 30W model is down to $28, which is a record low.
Lawrence Bonk09.13.2024
The FDA greenlights Apple’s Hearing Aid feature for AirPods Pro
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Apple’s over-the-counter Hearing Aid feature. Designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, it transforms the second-gen AirPods Pro into OTC hearing aids.
Will Shanklin09.13.2024
Chrome's latest safety update will be more proactive about protecting you
Safety Check has a few new updates.
Sarah Fielding09.13.2024
Roland just released an (almost) pocket-sized sampler with a built-in mic
Roland just released an (almost) pocket-sized sampler with a built-in mic. The Aira P-6 also includes a sequencer, granular synthesis and plenty of effects.
Lawrence Bonk09.12.2024
Amazon discounts the Apple 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro below its Prime Day price
Apple's 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro is cheaper than it was on Prime Day. The 8GB/512GB model is on sale for $1,300.
Lawrence Bonk09.12.2024
Google's AI notebook can generate a podcast about your notes
Google's latest update for its AI-powered research tool NotebookLM can turn the materials you want to pore over into a podcast-like audio discussion.
Mariella Moon09.12.2024
These Anker earbuds we love are cheaper than they were during Prime Day
Get them for 40 percent off their sticker price.
Sarah Fielding09.12.2024
iFixit wants to fix the soldering iron
iFixit has made a smart soldering iron to improve everyone's repair work.
Daniel Cooper09.12.2024
Meta and the Mental Health Coalition launch a data-sharing program to reduce violating suicidal content
The program aims to limit violating self-harm and suicidal content across social media platforms.
Sarah Fielding09.12.2024
Polaris Dawn astronauts successfully perform the first commercial spacewalk
Polaris Dawn astronauts Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis have successfully exited the confines of their Crew Dragon vehicle to perform the first ever commercial spacewalk on September 12.
Mariella Moon09.12.2024
The Morning After: Everything we know so far about Nintendo’s next console
The biggest news stories this morning: The audio earrings Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist, Ultimate Ears Everboom review, Adobe's AI video tools will arrive later this year.
Mat Smith09.12.2024
The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget
Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
Billy Steele09.12.2024
How to watch Polaris Dawn astronauts attempt the first commercial spacewalk
Two of Polaris Dawn's four astronauts could make history today by performing the first ever commercial spacewalk at around 700 kilometers (435 miles) above our planet.
Mariella Moon09.12.2024
Nevada will use Google AI to process a backlog of unemployment cases
Nevada has a new helper in its quest to plow through a backlog of unemployment claims: Google AI. Gizmodo reports that the initiative will task a cloud-based AI model with analyzing appeals hearing transcripts and suggesting whether they should be approved.
Will Shanklin09.12.2024
Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats
Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats. For starters, they can only be a minute long.
Lawrence Bonk09.12.2024
Adobe previews AI video tools that arrive later this year
On Wednesday, Adobe premiered Firefly AI video generation tools that will arrive in beta later this year. Like many things related to AI, the examples are equal parts mesmerizing and terrifying as the company slowly integrates tools built to automate much of the creative work its prized user base is paid for today.
Will Shanklin09.12.2024