The federal government has released a list of all of the entities helping to pay for President Trump's lavish White House ballroom, according to reporting by Business Insider. Big tech is all over this thing, with companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft all shelling out cash to fund the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. It's not just big tech. Defense firms are also helping to pony the bill here. Companies like... Read more ›
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded Google's Chief Scientist of Quantum Hardware the Nobel Prize in Physics alongside former Google employee John Martinis, and University of California, Berkeley professor John Clarke. This is the second year in a row that current or former Google employees have been awarded the prestigious prize: In 2024, a former Google vice president was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics and the Nobel... Read more ›
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Fast chargers have become essential as phones, tablets and even laptops demand more power to keep up with daily use. Many new devices no longer include a charger in the box, so finding the best fast charger for you is important if you want reliable speed without damaging your battery. A good charger saves you time, keeps your devices powered during busy days and often supports multiple gadgets at once.The... Read more ›
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If you have an Android phone and need a new pair of wireless earbuds, Prime Day may have just what you're looking for at a discount. One of the best deals in this space is on Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are down to $170. That's $60 off their usual $230 price, and a pretty great deal for a pair of wireless buds that rival Apple's AirPods Pro 3.... Read more ›
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Amazon Prime Day has arrived for October, bringing discounts to a bunch of tech we love. That includes a bunch of Bluetooth speakers, including the latest Beats Pill. Depending on the color option you choose, you can get the Beats Pill for $50 — a record low — or between $80 and $100. It's one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speakers on the market today. Beats released the... Read more ›
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If you're looking for your next Android smartphone, Prime Day deals may have just want you're looking for. You can pick up the Samsung Galaxy S25 for $660, or $200 off its usual price. It may not be as flashy as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but Samsung Galaxy S25 still gets you a great smartphone experience. The Galaxy S25 is a mix of old and new. The phone largely... Read more ›
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement paid $825,000 this year for surveillance tech that can spy on nearby mobile phones. TechCrunch identified the contract, which "provides Cell Site Simulator (CSS) Vehicles to support the Homeland Security Technical Operations program," in public records. This isn't the first time ICE has used cell-site simulators, but the agency has recently drawn outcry for actions such as unlawfully detaining US citizens and using violence against... Read more ›
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Amazon Prime Day is typically a great time to assess your kitchen's situation. If you need to upgrade your coffee maker, invest in a new air fryer or finally pick up that ice cream maker you've had your eye on, you can usually do so while saving some cash. Case in point: this deal on Ninja's DZ302 10-quart Air Fryer with Dual Baskets. You can get the countertop air fryer... Read more ›
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Mastodon, the federated social network built on ActivityPub, is taking cues from Bluesky and introducing its own version of the social platform's "Starter Packs." The hope is that Mastodon's "Packs" will make it easier to find people to follow when you first join a server, a sometimes daunting task given the distributed nature of decentralized social networks. In comparison to Starter Packs, which let Bluesky users curate a list of... Read more ›
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Meta is rolling out some serious changes to Facebook Reels to make the experience more like Instagram Reels. First of all, the Reels will now be accompanied by friend bubbles. This shows users which posts their friends like and makes it "easy to start a chat instantly about what you're both interested in." Instagram does something similar and also lets users send Reels as direct messages. Meta The recommendations engine... Read more ›
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Steam went down on Tuesday. Steamstat.us indicated earlier that the Steam Store, Steam Community and Web API were all down. But it's been all systems go for the better part of the past hour. Engadget staffers' experience matches that. Earlier, when trying to access the Steam Store on Steam Deck and in the mobile app, only the UI loaded as an empty wrapper. Now everything appears to be loading normally.... Read more ›
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The entry-level Apple iPad with the A16 chip is on sale for $280 as a Prime Day promotion. This is a discount of around $70 and represents a record-low price for the 11-inch tablet. The deal is available in multiple colorways and is one of the best Apple deals for Prime Day this year. This tablet made our list of the best iPads and we particularly recommend it for the... Read more ›
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While Black Friday remains the best time to grab a new TV at a discount, Amazon’s latest October Prime Day sale is looking like a decent time to take the plunge if you need to upgrade right away. Several well-reviewed sets from LG, Samsung, Sony and other name brands are at or near their lowest prices to date, including high-end OLEDs and more budget-friendly models alike. We’ve picked through the... Read more ›
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Steam went down on Tuesday, but appears to be coming back to life. Steamstat.us indicated earlier that the Steam Store, Steam Community and Web API were all down. But it's been all systems go for a few minutes now. Engadget staffers' experience matches that. Earlier, when trying to access the Steam Store on Steam Deck and in the mobile app, only the UI loaded as an empty wrapper. Now everything... Read more ›
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This October Prime Day, we've collected a list of the best Amazon discounts on both traditional and robotic vacuums. We're hoping this article can do more than just save you money — it's also designed to help you with the fiddliest vacuum-related decisions. Should you go corded, cordless or robotic? Dyson, Tineco or Shark? Are there any decent robot vacuums that aren't Roombas? (Yes.) As the event goes on, we'll... Read more ›
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Our favorite wireless headphones are on sale for October Prime Day. The excellent Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones are $22 off and down to $428 right now. It's not a huge discount, but it matches the best price we've seen these cans drop to since they debuted earlier this year. The WH-1000XM6 takes a leap forward in sound quality, active noise cancellation (ANC) and other features. Our audio reviewer, Billy Steele,... Read more ›
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Prime Day deals have brought big discounts to all kinds of tech we love, including home speakers. One of the best deals you can get is on the Sonos Era 100: pick one up for $179 during the sale, which is a good bit cheaper than its original price of $219. We reviewed the Era 100 and came away impressed, saying that it provides "affordable multi-room audio that actually sounds... Read more ›
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Steam is at least partially down. Steamstat.us indicates that the Steam Web API is currently offline. In addition, the Steam Store is running very slowly. PC Gamer reports that APIs for Valve's first-party games (including Counter-Strike 2 and Deadlock) are also offline. Developing...This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/steam-is-down-170514810.html?src=rss Read more ›
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Prime Day sales are a great opportunity to nab an expensive bit of shiny new tech you’ve been eying — it’s also an excellent time to get a discount on smaller electronics and accessories. For this list, we compared what’s on sale right now with the stuff we recommend in our guides. For less than $50 each, we found deals on some of our favorite tech including batteries, iPhone paraphernalia,... Read more ›
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You don't always have to get the latest and greatest in tech to get a solid device. For example, when Apple comes out with new Apple Watches in September, you can usually get the previous generation for less for a while. Prime Day deals have brought such discounts: the Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $279, a record low for this model. This particular deal applies to the... Read more ›
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Prime Day is a great time to consider a new vacuum. Whether you have a bulky upright or an aging cordless vacuum, there are plenty of deals to choose from this time around. One of the best is on the Dyson V8 Plus, which you can pick up for $300 or 44 percent off. The Dyson V8 Plus is the same basic vacuum as the original V8, just with a... Read more ›
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