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Hardware & Devices

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Apple's touchscreen MacBook reportedly won't wait for the M7 chips

The new models will launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max, according to Mark Gurman.

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Mesh Wi-Fi or a range extender? Here's how to know which one you actually need

Wi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.

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Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast

Mounting privacy and security issues have residents and activists concerned.

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Here's your daily reminder that you don't own digital content

People in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store.

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Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than standard LEDs?

Do the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?

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Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal pedestrian crash involving Full Self-Driving

The lawsuit dates back to a deadly incident in Arizona in 2023.

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SpaceX is reportedly planning to build its own natural gas pipeline in Texas

The 8-mile pipeline would bring fuel for Starship to the company's Starbase.

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Ayaneo's new horizontal handheld is an even better remake of the Game Boy Micro

The Pocket Micro 2 has a larger battery, improved controls and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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The Kindle app for iOS has features your aging Kindle doesn't

Amazon's Kindle AI features help you read beyond the lines, so long as you have the right ereader.

TECHNOLOGY
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Engadget review recap: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, Sony A7R VI, Ray-Ban Meta Optics and more

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.

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Engadget Indie Pitch: I'M YOUR HOST

"Think Her Story, but weirder."

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The differences between Dolby Digital, DTS and Atmos (and which is better)

How to decide which of these surround sound formats is best for your home theater.

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NASA tests an in-orbit refueling device for deep space missions

NASA is testing a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris for in-orbit refueling.

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A sidescrolling roguelite platformer, Steam Deck air hockey and other new indie games worth checking out

The Steam Summer Sale is underway.

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Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits

Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.

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Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company

Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.

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Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI

Apple's Vision Pro chief is reportedly leaving for OpenAI to start a hardware division.

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OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners'

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, including its most powerful and its most affordable models yet.

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Anthropic gets US government's permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model

Anthropic is restoring select organizations' access to Mythos after getting permission from the US government.

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It's a dumb time to buy an Xbox, even with the coming price hike

This is a prime example of a bad deal.

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Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it's not charging?

Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.

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What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

Foldables, watches and glasses could be on the way from Samsung.

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Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access

Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.

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Not all tech survives solar storms, here's what's most at risk

The northern lights could mean lights out for the infrastructure we rely on.