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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 10/22/2025 07:30 EDT

Sony's 61MP A7R V mirrorless camera is on sale at its lowest price ever

As the holiday season approaches, Sony is offering exceptional deals on two of its best full-frame mirrorless cameras. The A7R V, which offers exceptionally sharp photos thanks to the 61MP sensor, is on sale for $3,298 ($902 off), its lowest price ever. And the mainstream 33MP A7 IV, great for both video and photos, has also dropped to a new low of $1,998 or $702 off (28 percent).  Sony's A7R... Read more

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Katie Teague,John Falcone @ Engadget · 10/22/2025 07:15 EDT

Samsung Galaxy XR: Everything you need to know

With Galaxy XR, you can split screen between a game like Stardew Valley and a real-time video chat.Samsung After dropping hints for over two years, Samsung, in partnership with Google, finally revealed its first-ever Android extended reality headset Tuesday night. The new device, dubbed Galaxy XR, will run you $1,800 and you can actually buy it today. Due to its collaboration with Google, it's not a surprise that the headset... Read more

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Billy Steele @ Engadget · 10/22/2025 05:00 EDT

The best wireless headphones for 2025: Bluetooth options for every budget

Wireless headphones have come a long way from the bulky designs of the past. Today’s models are lighter, smarter and packed with features that make them useful for everything from travel to long workdays at your desk. Many offer strong noise cancellation, quick pairing and reliable battery life — all of which makes them an easy upgrade if you want more freedom from your devices.Of course, not every listener has... Read more

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Devindra Hardawar @ Engadget · 10/22/2025 03:01 EDT

The best laptop you can buy in 2025

Choosing the best laptop can be a bit of a challenge — there are so many models, sizes and specs out there that it’s easy to feel lost in the shuffle. But the good news is that modern laptops are better than ever. Whether you're looking for a powerful AI PC, a travel-ready ultrabook or an affordable machine that can handle everyday tasks, there's something out there for everyone. Today’s... Read more

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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 10/22/2025 00:26 EDT

Samsung is working on XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster

As part of its Galaxy XR headset presentation, Samsung also briefly teased another wearable product. It's working in collaboration with two eyewear companies, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, on AI-powered smart glasses to go up against Meta's Ray-Ban models, Samsung's head of customer experience Jay Kim announced at the end of the livestream.  "We're also really excited about the AI glasses that we're currently building together with Google," Kim said.... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 23:02 EDT

How to watch Samsung unveil its Android XR headset

Editor's Note: Samsung has officially announced the $1,800 Galaxy XR headset. You can read our hands-on here and how to order the device here.  Samsung is set to officially reveal its long-anticipated Android extended reality (XR) headset, which has been codenamed Project Moohan. The company has scheduled a livestream event for October 21 at 10PM ET. That's just a few hours away, which is pretty much nothing compared to the... Read more

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Engadget · 10/21/2025 22:10 EDT

Why the Samsung Galaxy XR can support 'almost all' Android apps

The Samsung Galaxy XR is designed to be a showcase for Android XR, Google's new AR / VR operating system, but unlike competing mixed reality headsets, Google says there will be few limits on the apps the Galaxy XR will actually be able to run. In fact, a Google spokesperson tells Engadget that "almost all Android apps will automatically be made available without any additional development effort."Obviously, Google and Samsung... Read more

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Sam Rutherford @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 22:00 EDT

Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: A smarter, more open take on Apple's Vision Pro for half the price

Apple's Vision Pro was meant to usher in a new era for headsets. However, its high price and somewhat limited utility resulted in what may be the company's biggest flop in years. Now it's time for Samsung to give things a go with the Galaxy XR. It's a fresh take on modern mixed reality goggles developed through deep partnerships with Qualcomm and Google and it attempts to address some of... Read more

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 22:00 EDT

How to order the Samsung Galaxy XR headset

Samsung's take on the Vision Pro is here — and you can already order it. Costing just over half as much as Apple's reality machine, the Galaxy XR has a 4K micro-OLED screen and a 100-degree horizontal field of view. The $1,800 mixed reality headset is available now for pre-order on Samsung's website. The Galaxy XR isn't only a Samsung product. The company developed the long-rumored headset alongside Google and... Read more

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Kris Holt @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 22:00 EDT

Google and Samsung's first Android XR headset is the $1,800 Galaxy XR

We've known for a while that the first extended reality (or XR) headset from Samsung and Google would debut in 2025. During an event on Tuesday night, Samsung at long last shared more details about the first Android XR device that you'll be able to purchase.  The company got really wild and original with the headset's name. You're truly not going to believe what it's called... Actually, it's got the... Read more

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Engadget · 10/21/2025 16:22 EDT

Someone made a 'camera' that can shoot at two billion frames per second

Brian Haidet, a scientist creating videos on YouTube under the handle AlphaPhoenix, showed off a camera in a new video that can capture footage of a laser pointer at the speed of light. The camera is an update on a previous design that could capture footage at one billion frames per second, but it comes with a major caveat: it can only shoot one pixel at a time.Haidet's camera is... Read more

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Engadget · 10/21/2025 15:05 EDT

Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri and Evan Spiegel ordered to testify in trial over social media addiction

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel will have to testify in an upcoming trial that deals with social media safety and whether the executives' platforms are addictive. A Los Angeles judge ruled that the three men will need to testify in the trial set to begin in January, according to CNBC."The testimony of a CEO is uniquely relevant, as that officer’s knowledge of... Read more

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Engadget · 10/21/2025 15:00 EDT

Microsoft increases the price of Xbox dev kits by $500

Players aren't the only ones facing higher price tags from Xbox. According to a report by The Verge, Microsoft has upped the cost of the Xbox Development Kit from $1,500 to $2,000. That's a 33 percent jump in cost for these custom hardware kits, which are essential for devs to make and test games for release on the console. "The adjustment reflects macroeconomic developments," Microsoft said in an email sent... Read more

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Engadget · 10/21/2025 14:51 EDT

Netflix is adapting Catan into movies and TV shows

Netflix, no stranger to adapting games into streaming hits, has announced that it's partnering with game publisher Asmodee to create new TV shows and films based on the board game Catan, with multiple projects already in development. While the streamer has primarily specialized video game adaptations, the belief in post-Barbie Hollywood is that any recognizable IP could be the source of a future TV show or movie.In Catan, players are... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 14:49 EDT

How to watch Samsung unveil its Android XR headset

Samsung is set to officially reveal its long-anticipated Android extended reality (XR) headset, which has been codenamed Project Moohan. The company has scheduled a livestream event for October 21 at 10PM ET. That's just a few hours away, which is pretty much nothing compared to the years of lead-up to this reveal since Samsung and its partners have been teasing this device. The event will be streamed live via the... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 14:36 EDT

GM to end production of its Chevy Brightdrop electric vans

GM is ending production of the Chevy Brightdrop electric van, according to portions of a transcript of a recent earnings report published by The Verge. The decision was made due to slowing demand in the EV market, as hundreds of Brightdrop vans have begun piling up in dealer lots. “This is not a decision we made lightly because of the impact on our employees,” CEO Mary Barra said in the... Read more

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Engadget · 10/21/2025 13:59 EDT

YouTube is rolling out likeness detection tool to combat deepfakes

When AI tools first began proliferating around the web, worries about deepfakes quickly rose alongside them. And now that tech such as OpenAI's recently released Sora 2 is getting more capable and more widely available (and being used exactly as irresponsibly as you might have guessed), both famous and ordinary people may want more control over protecting their likenesses. After teasing the feature last year, YouTube is starting to launch... Read more

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 13:53 EDT

Apple steps up its attacks on Europe's DMA regulations

Apple's war of words with Europe over its Digital Markets Act (DMA) is bleeding into the court system. Bloomberg reports that the company criticized the regulations at the General Court in Luxembourg. The European Commission is currently conducting its first formal review of the law. Apple lawyer Daniel Beard told the court reviewing the DMA that it "imposes hugely onerous and intrusive burdens." The language echoes Apple's go-to framing of... Read more

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Igor Bonifacic @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 13:07 EDT

OpenAI's AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, launches on macOS today

OpenAI's long-rumored browser has a name, and you can try it out today — provided you're an Apple user. ChatGPT Atlas is available to download on macOS, with the company promising to bring it to Windows, Android and iOS soon. Atlas integrates ChatGPT directly within the browser interface, allowing users to engage with the chatbot while they're surfing the web — no need to jump between different tabs or copy... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/21/2025 13:00 EDT

Google Fi will start using AI to make calls sound better

Google just announced several updates for its digital telecom provider, Google Fi. It's introducing AI-enhanced audio for better sound quality during calls. The company says this will ensure "optimized audio quality for every call, so you can confidently take calls from a windy park or busy cafe." This feature rolls out sometime in November. Google Fi is getting HD/HD+ calling, which should also improve the overall audio quality. The service... Read more

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