Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
The world’s largest standalone RSS reader faces user frustration over sluggish web performance and mobile app failures, with leadership insisting core functionality remains a priority despite strategic shifts toward artificial intelligence.
Critics cite feature bloat and lack of customer focus post-acquisition, while community leaders warn that dispersing users across disparate services risks eroding the network effect that centralises developer interaction.
Reports suggest Samsung is developing a new foldable with a 16:9 or 16:10 screen ratio to eliminate letterboxing, alongside updates to the Z Fold, Z Flip, and TriFold series.
The Motion Picture Association says the agreement with TikTok’s parent company establishes a shared framework for intellectual property safeguards across its global AI portfolio.
The latest Sonos app update brings requested playback controls to the iPhone lockscreen, though album art and Apple Watch controls remain unavailable.
New red and gold finishes feature 24-carat gold plating and unibody construction, with release scheduled for August 2026.
The former AI hardware startup shifts strategy to operate Nvidia-powered data centres, aiming to scale capacity to over 200 megawatts by 2027.
Investigation by 404 Media reveals the tech giant is purchasing out-of-print volumes to feed large language models, citing the need for pre-2022 data unavailable online.
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health estimate that a national public insurance program could cut annual health expenditures by $1.04 trillion while averting over 114,000 deaths annually, even after accounting for expanded coverage costs.
As Monterey Car Week sets record auction prices for million-dollar vehicles, a new British-built kit car offers a starkly different philosophy for enthusiasts.
The DuckDB Foundation has unveiled details for version 2.0, codenamed “Cyanoptera”, introducing a stable C API, asynchronous I/O, and a new SQL parser in a major update following over 10,000 commits.
With the iPhone 15 now three years old, a new assessment highlights significant disadvantages in processing power, battery life, and AI capabilities compared to the iPhone 17e.
Strategic partnership marks shift from internal development to third-party alliances as Uber Eats prepares for airborne expansion in US markets.
Apple has four months to neutralise the language and layout of its App Tracking Transparency pop-ups, which regulators say discourage consent for rivals while encouraging it for its own services.
The investment in SB Energy guarantees Nvidia’s dominance in computing infrastructure for OpenAI’s expanding Ports-Pike site, while highlighting the soaring costs of associated natural gas power generation.
The company plans to deploy autonomous systems and open offices in London, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. as it seeks to consolidate fragmented defence supply chains.
Apple must align consent requests, remove discouraging language and simplify architecture under binding commitments that take effect within four months.
A new technical guide from Engadget details how users can bypass the audio compromises inherent in modern computing hardware to achieve studio-grade sound reproduction.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will determine the verdict and penalties in a case where Meta has dismissed the requested fines as “outlandish” while facing mounting legal costs.
Uber has announced a strategic investment in drone specialist Zipline, aiming to scale airborne Uber Eats deliveries to one million daily operations by 2029.
With prices dropping to $254.15 and $194.65 respectively, the WiiM units provide Wi-Fi 6E and multi-service support in a market dominated by Apple, Google, Sonos, and Amazon.
Paleopathologist Jo Buckberry confirms the remains belong to a Scottish defender killed by a siege engine, marking the first archaeological evidence of trebuchet trauma.
In a discussion with The Verge, Smith addresses the ethical complexities of featuring industry leaders on advisory boards and the role of artificial intelligence in modern newsrooms.
The JavaScript-based engine solves standard levels in milliseconds, while the most complex board relies on offline parallel computing to bypass browser memory constraints.
Priced from $900 on promotion, the 14-inch device features Intel Core Ultra chips and a 3K OLED display, aiming to strip back laptop design to its core essentials.
A recent Engadget feature outlines the functional divergence between high-power audio streaming protocols and low-energy IoT networks, tracing both to 1942 patent innovations.
Industry experts warn the imbalance between demand and supply will likely worsen before 2028, with significant improvements not expected until the early 2030s.
Uber Eats will integrate Zipline’s autonomous drones into its platform by year-end, targeting a five-to-10-minute delivery window in a push to capture the quick-commerce market.
Led by Menlo Ventures, the latest funding round brings the company’s total capital to $361 million, supporting the launch of its Canto model and expansion into human-computer interaction.
OpenAI’s latest GPT-5.6 lineup, including Sol, Terra, and Luna, demonstrates improved visual capabilities, yet Gemini 3.5 Flash remains the more cost-effective option for high-volume tasks.
A new analysis from Engadget clarifies that targeted advertising relies on sophisticated behavioural tracking rather than passive audio recording, outlining mitigation steps for Android and iOS users.
The United States is compelling its international partners to align with its own AI ecosystem, marking a significant escalation in the geopolitical contest for technological dominance.
The updated guide highlights the HP OmniBook 5 and MacBook Neo as top affordable picks, while introducing the Dell XPS 13 and MSI Cyborg A15 to its list of seven recommended machines.
A 2026 assessment by WIRED highlights how CookUnity’s reliance on local and national chefs, rather than corporate kitchens, creates a competitive environment that elevates taste, though consistency remains tied to specific commissary locations.
From shutter speed tweaks to shooting at eye level, a new feature from The Verge breaks down the mechanics of pet portraiture without requiring professional equipment.
A six-month test of the $899 device reveals significant flaws in facial recognition and waste identification, undermining its value proposition despite strong mechanical performance.
WIRED tests the Skylight Buddy, a touchscreen calendar for children aged four to ten that lacks cameras and microphones but relies on a freemium model for full functionality.
The Sam Altman-led company has dissolved its preparedness unit to assess catastrophic risks, shifting duties to senior staff as it prepares for a public listing.
The original company, Embodied, ceased operations in 2024, causing the robots to lose connectivity and prompting parents to seek open-source alternatives. Although a new investor revived the platform in 2025, that company also folded, leaving users with unsupported devices.
A global exploration effort is underway to determine if underground geologic hydrogen can serve as a zero-carbon fuel source, though significant economic and technical challenges remain.
With Accumulated Cyclone Energy at just 23 per cent of the seasonal average, forecasters warn that despite the lull, intense hurricanes remain a risk.
As prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket expand their influence, authorities cite risks of manipulation, insider trading, and public confusion as grounds for new electoral safeguards.
A study published in Nature Communications suggests that a compound produced by gut bacteria may weaken the blood-brain barrier and exacerbate key Alzheimer’s biomarkers.
The GIMP project team has released a comprehensive development update detailing significant architectural changes, including a transition from the legacy binary XCF format to a zipped XML structure, alongside expanded non-destructive editing capabilities and improved Adobe Photoshop compatibility.
The Verge review highlights the utility of the proprietary BagLev hook for hygiene, though notes design limitations on the backpack variant.
Legal action against the Elon Musk-backed firm intensifies as California and EU regulators continue probes into AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Simon Willison’s initial assessment of the Apache 2.0-licensed model highlights strong performance alongside a tendency to overthink, as Alibaba continues to expand its large language model portfolio.
The update shifts Android security from reactionary protocols to proactive measures, though availability varies across budget hardware.