Jack Dorsey took on Twitter’s biggest problems, but leaves plenty of...
After a six-year stint as CEO (again), Jack Dorsey is leaving Twitter in a very different place than when he took it over in 2015. Back then, not everyone was excited about the return of the company’s...
View ArticleBethesda shows off more 'Starfield' in a seven-minute featurette
Starfield is just under a year away from landing on PC and Xbox Series X/S, and Bethesda has offered another peek at what's in store with a mini documentary. The seven-minute "Into the Starfield: The...
View ArticleRussia may press criminal charges in 2018 ISS pressure leak incident
In 2018, astronauts aboard the International Space Station plugged a 2mm "hole" in a Soyuz MS-09 vehicle that had docked with the station in June of that year. While the pressure leak never posed an...
View ArticleCell-based living robots can reproduce themselves
It might soon be easy to build living robots — because they'll build themselves. New Scientistreports Harvard University, Tufts University and University of Vermont researchers have learned that their...
View Article'Fall Guys' for Switch and Xbox delayed until 2022
The latest season of Fall Guys is underway and although there's a party vibe this time around, those on Nintendo Switch and Xbox are unfortunately unable to join the festivities. Developer Mediatonic...
View ArticleMeta’s crypto chief is leaving the company
David Marcus, the longtime Facebook executive who has overseen the company’s embattled cryptocurrency plans, is leaving the company. Marcus will step down from the company at the end of 2021, he wrote...
View ArticleThree Google workers sue over alleged violations of 'don't be evil' motto
Google's classic "don't be evil" mantra may have been more of a philosophical statement than a practical guideline, but former staff members now want to hold the company accountable for it. NPR and The...
View ArticleTwitch now works with SharePlay on the iPhone and iPad
Twitch has rolled out another feature designed to bring viewers closer together. The livestreaming service now supports SharePlay on iPhone and iPad, so up to 32 people can watch the same stream while...
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Quest headset owners can capture VR gameplay using their phones
Meta’s Reality Labs unit is rolling out one last major software update for the Quest and Quest 2 before the end of the year. And it’s one you’ll want to download as soon as you can because it adds some...
View ArticleQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will power the next generation of Android...
Every December for the last few years, Qualcomm has held an annual event in Hawaii to announce its latest flagship mobile chipset. This year was no different with the company taking the opportunity to...
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Twitch will use machine learning to catch ban-dodging trolls
Twitch is introducing a new machine learning feature to help streamers protect their channels from people attempting to avoid bans. Dubbed "Suspicious User Detection," the tool will automatically flag...
View ArticleThe Lenovo Smart Clock 2 bundled with a smart light is on sale for $25 right now
Lenovo found success in the Google smart display space with its tiny smart clocks thanks to the devices' simplicity and affordable prices. The company introduced the modestly updated Smart Clock 2 this...
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Spotify's 2021 Wrapped is here to chronicle your year in music
In early December, Spotify rolls out its Wrapped year-in-review so that users can relive their go-to artists, songs and podcasts from the last several months. Today, the service is debuting the 2021...
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Urtopia e-bike is basically a computer on wheels
The electrification of the bicycle has historically meant just that: A bike, but with an electric motor. You might find some other smart conveniences on higher-end models, but "less is more" has...
View ArticleNiantic buys gameplay recording app Lowkey to improve its in-game social...
Niantic has acquired another company to help build out its augmented reality platforms. The company has announced that it's acquiring the team behind Lowkey, an app you can use to easily capture and...
View Article'Fortnite' Party Worlds are purely social experiences made for the metaverse
Epic has made acquisitions and otherwise signalled plans for a Fortnitemetaverse, but its latest move is one of the most obvious yet. The developer has introducedFortnite Party Worlds, or maps that are...
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Nothing's 'Black Edition' brings a modern touch to its funky Ear 1 buds
Earlier this year, Nothing released a pair of relatively cheap $99 Ear 1 earbuds with a fun transparent case, wireless charging and decent sound quality. Now, the company (created by OnePlus cofounder...
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The best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy
The perfect hybrid machine that’s just as good a tablet as it is a laptop still doesn’t exist. But, in 2021, companies like Microsoft, Apple and Google continued to improve their operating systems for...
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Reddit adds real-time typing and reading indicators to posts
Reddit is introducing a handful of new features designed to make its social network feel more interactive. Starting today, you’ll notice the vote and comment counts on posts and feeds will increase (as...
View ArticleVerizon and Bang & Olufsen made soundbars with Android TV built-in
Verizon (Engadget's former parent company) isn't just relying on no-frills media players to push its Stream TV platform. The carrier has unveiled the Stream TV Soundbar (shown below) and Stream TV...
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