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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 14:00 EDT

Soundcore Nebula P1i projector review: An affordable option with accurate color and loud sound

Anker’s Soundcore projectors have become an attractive option for buyers thanks to models like the P1 and Nebula X1 that combine performance and portability. Now, the company has added "affordability" to that equation with its latest model, the $369 P1i. Instead of being detachable like on the P1, its speakers fold out toward listeners, promising better and louder sound than most cheap projectors. The P1i also delivers 1080p video, Google... Read more

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Matt Tate @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 13:44 EDT

Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring

It’s already been a busy year for high-profile Microsoft departures, with longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer bowing out last month alongside his expected successor Sarah Bond. Today it’s the turn of Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, Rajesh Jha, who leaves after more than 35 years at the company. Jha, who oversaw some of Microsoft’s most important products and services, including Windows, Office and Teams, said in a press release... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 13:21 EDT

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon just unveiled a new personality type for Alexa+. The "sassy" option is reserved for adults and the company claims it will throw out censored curse words from time to time. Amazon describes this option as a combination of "unfiltered personality" and "razor-sharp wit, playful sarcasm and occasional censored profanity." We aren't yet sure how the chatbot handles the censoring. Does it use a garden variety bleep or a replacement... Read more

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Kris Holt @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 13:00 EDT

BallotGuessr is Geoguessr for budding political pundits

Fancy yourself as one of those folks who stands in front of an expensive touchscreen display on a news network on election night, zooming in and out of counties while bleating about polling and voting data? If so, you might get a kick out of BallotGuessr. This is a riff on GeoGuessr that tasks you with guessing how a county voted in the 2024 presidential election. All you have to... Read more

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 12:51 EDT

Ukraine allows allies to train AI models on its battlefield data

Ukraine's four-year war with Russia has made it the world leader in battlefield drone technology. One byproduct of that is that the data it collects has become one of the country's most valuable assets. On Thursday, Ukraine played that card, saying it will begin sharing its battlefield data with allies to train drone AI software."In modern warfare, we must defeat Russia in every technological cycle," Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov... Read more

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Kris Holt @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 12:12 EDT

Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan returns with a Western survival shooter

After spending many years as the public face of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan stayed well out of the limelight after leaving Blizzard in 2021. Five years later, the former Blizzard vice president and Overwatch lead director is back with his own studio and a new game, which you might be able to play pretty soon.The Legend of California is billed as an open-world, action-survival shooter. It looks like a mix of... Read more

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Igor Bonifacic @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 12:00 EDT

Claude can now generate charts and diagrams

With Claude enjoying a moment of newfound popularity among regular people, Anthropic is previewing an update designed to make its chatbot better at explaining some concepts. Starting today, Claude can generate charts and diagrams as part of its responses, either when asked directly or when it decides visuals might be helpful to the user. For example, try asking Claude what's the best way to fold a paper plane. Where previously... Read more

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Andre Revilla @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 11:55 EDT

Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US production

Honda has announced it is canceling three electric vehicles it was months from starting production on at its EV Hub in Ohio. The Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 sedan and the Acura RSX are all being wound down. The company showed off all three models, and touted them as in near-production form at CES 2025. Unlike the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX, which run on GM's Ultium platform, the... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 11:45 EDT

Google built a flash-flood prediction tool using Gemini and old news reports

Flash floods are notoriously difficult to predict, but Google might have a novel solution. The company just revealed Groundsource, a prediction tool for flash floods that uses Gemini to source data from old news reports. This is the first time it has used a language model for this type of work. Flash flood prediction models need historical data and model training that often doesn't exist. Our solution: Groundsource, a new... Read more

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Kris Holt @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 11:20 EDT

Microsoft's Copilot Health can use AI to turn your fitness data and medical records 'into a coherent story'

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Health, an AI-powered tool it claims can help make sense of your medical records, health history and fitness data from wearables, should you grant it access to that information. The company said it will be in a "separate, secure space" in the Copilot app and that the idea is to help provide you with more context and insights so you can ask your doctor the right... Read more

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Matt Tate @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 11:06 EDT

Uber is shooting for even more upscale clientele with Uber Elite

Uber has launched a new invite-only luxury ride experience called Uber Elite. Aimed at "executives, frequent travelers, and riders looking for a more elevated experience," it sounds like an upgraded version of Uber Black for the, well, uber-rich. A ride booked through Uber Elite will be operated by a professional chauffeur driving a new-model luxury vehicle less than three years old. An Elite-only "Meet and Greet" feature allows riders to... Read more

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Sam Rutherford @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 11:00 EDT

Rivian's R2 EV arrives this spring with a $58,000 price tag

Ahead of its official release later this spring, today Rivan is announcing full pricing and trim levels for its long-awaited R2 electric SUV. The rollout for the company's first mid-size (two-row) offering will be similar to its previous vehicles, with more expensive premium models hitting the road first this spring, followed by more affordable configurations becoming available later this year and into 2027. This timeline is especially important for anyone... Read more

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Daniel Cooper @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 09:33 EDT

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

It’s not just the major social platforms that know how effective an endless scroll of short videos is at hijacking your dopamine system. Disney+ is adding Verts, a selection of short vertical clips you can scroll through to keep your brain chemistry happy when you are in the bathroom so inclined. The company says it’s a “dynamic feed” to help users “quickly find their next favorite watch,” letting you jump... Read more

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Kris Naudus @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 09:30 EDT

Starfleet Academy is the best first season of a Star Trek show ever

The first season of a TV show is a tricky thing. It has to convince people to watch it and justify the show’s existence to the network (or streaming service) execs. It has to deal with actors and writers who may not have fully dialed into the characters and world yet. There are some shows with absolutely stellar first seasons — Stranger Things, Veronica Mars and Ted Lasso are a... Read more

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Kris Naudus @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 09:30 EDT

Starfleet Academy is the best first season of as Star Trek show ever

The first season of a TV show is a tricky thing. It has to convince people to watch it and justify the show’s existence to the network (or streaming service) execs. It has to deal with actors and writers who may not have fully dialed into the characters and world yet. There are some shows with absolutely stellar first seasons — Stranger Things, Veronica Mars and Ted Lasso are a... Read more

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Matt Tate @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 09:28 EDT

Google’s GFiber internet business is merging with Astound Broadband

Google has announced that GFiber is merging with Astound Broadband, in an agreement that sees Astound’s parent company Stonepeak become the majority owner, with Alphabet retaining a minority stake. No financial specifics were detailed in a press release, but the new combined business will be an independent provider led by GFiber’s executive team, who Google says will use its "expertise in high-speed fiber innovation to manage the combined network footprint."... Read more

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Igor Bonifacic @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 08:30 EDT

Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions

In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome, Maps is now the latest service to get a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the driving experience headlining the update.       Google is billing the new "Immersive Navigation" mode as the most significant update to driving directions in Maps in about a decade. Now instead of displaying a 2D... Read more

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Nicole Lee,Valentina Palladino @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 08:00 EDT

The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2026

We're all holding onto our phones for longer now, and in order to do that, you'll need some protection. Now, with so many good phone cases on the market, you don't have to compromise if you're also trying to live a more eco-conscious life. The best eco-friendly phone cases offer a great blend of durability and sustainability, helping to reduce plastic waste and better the planet.Made from natural materials like... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 08:00 EDT

JBL's two new Live headphones offer 80 hours of battery each

JBL just released two new pairs of headphones in its pre-existing Live line. There's the over-ear Live 780NC and the on-ear Live 680NC. Both sets of headphones have similar specs, despite the difference in design. The biggest news here is likely the battery life. They max out at 80 hours per charge with regular use, which is a fantastic metric. This shrinks to 50 hours when using ANC, but that's... Read more

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget · 03/12/2026 07:21 EDT

Uber is piloting a robotaxi service in Tokyo

Uber has teamed up with UK self-driving car startup Wayve and Nissan to launch a pilot program for a robotaxi service in Tokyo in late 2026. The program will use Nissan Leaf EVs powered by Wayve’s AI Driver automated vehicle technology, which will then be connected to Uber’s platform. Trained drivers will be behind the wheel at first, as the deployed vehicles gather real-world data to be able to navigate... Read more

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