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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 12:49 EDT

LG C4 OLED smart TVs hit record-low prices ahead of Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is almost here and the deals are sprouting up all over the place. There's a sitewide sale on LG C4 OLED smart TVs and many of the sizes hit record-low prices. The 55-inch version is just $1,297, which is nearly $700 off. This is the company’s mid-grade line of OLED TVs. Each model includes the updated Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip, which makes menu navigation much snappier.... Read more ›

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 12:44 EDT

Pick up Amazon's Echo Buds while they're on sale for $25 for Prime Day

We are just a few days from the official kickoff of Amazon Prime Day, but the deals have already been filling up our inbox. This one’s a doozy. Amazon’s well-reviewed Echo Buds earbuds are on sale for $25, which is half off and a record low price. Amazon’s Echo Buds actually made our list of the best budget wireless earbuds, and that was at the full $50 price. We appreciated... Read more ›

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 12:38 EDT

One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is cheaper than ever for Prime Day

You can save big on one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers in this early October Prime Day deal. The Marshall Emberton II is a stylish rectangular wireless speaker with a balanced output and 360-degree sound. Usually going for $170, it’s available in this Prime Day deal for a mere $100. The first thing you’ll notice about the Marshall Emberton II is its style, which draws on the company’s history and... Read more ›

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Karissa Bell @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 12:17 EDT

Facebook is pushing 'local' content and events to try to win back young adults

Meta has spent the last few years saying that “young adults” are crucial to the future of Facebook. Now, the company is introducing a number of changes to its 20-year-old social network in an effort to get younger users to spend more time in the app. The updates include a new “local” section in the Facebook app that aims to surface information relevant to your local community, a renewed focus... Read more ›

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Amy Skorheim @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 12:01 EDT

The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2024

Finding myself far from an outlet when my phone hits five percent makes me feel shaky. Luckily, part of my job is testing portable batteries so I usually have at least a few on hand. (The only hard part is remembering to bring one along.) I’ve spent the past year and a half testing more than two dozen units to figure out which are the best power banks for different... Read more ›

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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 12:00 EDT

Vessel of Hatred is the latest reason to start playing Diablo IV again

Ten years ago, the Reaper of Souls expansion completely reimagined and revived Diablo III. It overhauled huge swaths of the game, strengthening its foundation enough that D3 remained a fun time even as it stretched far past what should have been its expiration date. Diablo IV has moved at a different pace. It managed to get through launch without the technical mishaps that plagued its predecessor, but it was still... Read more ›

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 11:30 EDT

Facebook is testing an Instagram-like Explore tab and introducing a new video tab for Reels

Meta just announced several updates coming to Facebook during the company’s IRL event in Austin. It's testing an Explore tab and adding a new video tab. Let’s start with the Explore tab. If you’ve ever perused Instagram, you likely know how exactly this will work. This tab will house “a variety of content tailored to your interests.”  Meta says that the algorithm has been designed to serve up “content that... Read more ›

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Valentina Palladino @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 10:30 EDT

Prime Day Lego deals include up to 41 percent off Super Mario, Star Wars sets

With October Prime Day just around the corner, we're starting to see more and more early deals pop up each day. While it might be too early for your liking to think about holiday shopping, you might want to after you check out the latest Prime Day Lego deals. A number of Lego sets from the Super Mario, Star Wars and Harry Potter lineups are already on sale for up... Read more ›

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Daniel Cooper @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 10:00 EDT

What happens when solar panels die?

By the end of 2024, the world will have nearly 2,000 Gigawatts of solar generation capacity in service. Each panel is made of silicon, glass, various polymers, aluminum, copper and an assortment of other metals that capture the sun’s energy. It’s a rule of thumb that, barring damage, a panel will last for up to 30 years before it needs to be replaced. But what happens to all of those... Read more ›

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 09:45 EDT

Casetify's Evangelion collection returns for Evangelion Day

Casetify is bringing back the accessories based on Neon Genesis Evangelion that it originally launched in 2023, giving you another chance to grab one or two cases for your Apple devices. The crown jewel of the collection is perhaps the collectible case for the AirPods Pro and Pro 2, which was designed to look like the head of Evangelion Unit-01. It opens from the back to reveal a removable inner... Read more ›

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 09:30 EDT

159 employees leave WordPress founder's company after extortion lawsuit

The feud between WP Engine and Matt Mullenweg, WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO, recently came to a head when the web hosting service sued the latter, accusing him of "abuse of power, extortion and greed." In a new blog post, Mullenweg said his opponent's attacks on him and his company have been effective enough so that "a good chunk of [his] Automattic colleagues disagreed with [him and his] actions." As... Read more ›

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Valentina Palladino @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 09:25 EDT

Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best early deals to shop ahead of the October Big Deal Days event next week

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back this year, returning on October 8 and 9. The “fall Prime Day” of sorts has served as the online retailer’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for the past few years. We expect most of the deals to be Prime exclusives, meaning you must be an active Prime subscriber to get the discounts. There are always a couple of deals available for... Read more ›

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Valentina Palladino @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 09:15 EDT

Early Prime Day deals include the Echo Show 8 for an all-time-low price

As to be expected, we're less than a week out from October Prime Day and Amazon devices are already on sale. Among the deals is an all-time-low price on one of our top picks for the best smart displays, the Echo Show 8. The latest model is back on sale for $85, which is $65 off its normal price. Any time you can get this smart display for less than... Read more ›

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 09:00 EDT

iRobot Roomba vacuum and mop machines are up to $420 off right now

Some of iRobot’s best robo-vacs are on sale. Wellbots has the ultra-premium Roomba Combo 10 Max + Autowash Dock for $420 off with Engadget’s code ENGDT420. Or, if you want a high-end model without spending quite as much, the Roomba j9+ and Roomba Combo j7+ are on sale for up to $320 off with these exclusive deals. The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + Autowash Dock is the company’s most... Read more ›

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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 08:30 EDT

Google Search is testing verified checkmarks for legitimate businesses

Google Search has always had one serious drawback — if you're not paying attention, it's easy to click on a fraudulent site that's mimicking a real business. Now, the company appears to be testing a long-overdue solution: blue verified checkmarks that show a company is legitimate.  The checks started appearing next to official site links for corporations including Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, according to a report from The Verge.... Read more ›

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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 08:00 EDT

Games Done Quick will hold a fundraiser for people affected by Hurricane Helene next week

Games Done Quick, the organization that organizes charity game marathons featuring high-level speedrunners, has just announced its latest fundraiser. The group will hold an event called Disaster Relief Done Quick in support of the humanitarian nonprofit Direct Relief to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene, it announced in a tweet and press release.  "Hurricane Helene [was] a life-threatening Category 4 hurricane that has left over 200 dead, millions without power... Read more ›

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Devindra Hardawar @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 07:30 EDT

Engadget Podcast: Why the Windows 11 2024 update is all about Copilot AI

This week, Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 11 2024 update, but it quickly became clear that the company was far more eager to unveil new features for its Copilot AI and Copilot+ AI PCs. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about Microsoft's current AI priorities, and what it means for people with older PCs. Also, we discuss the death of HoloLens and Microsoft giving up on AR as... Read more ›

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Mat Smith @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 07:24 EDT

The Morning After: Samsung’s latest software update was bricking older Galaxy phones

I'd be cautious with your software updates if you’ve got a Galaxy phone with a 2019 vintage. An update rolling out from Samsung is reportedly bricking devices from the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series of phones. 9to5Google reported some users had the same issue with Galaxy M51 and A90 models. The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are five years old, running Android 12 and circling an age where... Read more ›

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 06:30 EDT

Bloomberg recently reported that Apple is close to releasing an updated iPhone SE, which will be its first update to the low-end model since 2022. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is also planning to use the phone as a launching pad for its in-house 5G modems. The company purchased the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion back in 2019 after taking steps to be more self-reliant and aggressively... Read more ›

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Sam Rutherford @ Engadget · 10/04/2024 05:00 EDT

The best budget Android phone for 2024

The best budget Android phones are great ways to get all the essentials you want in a handset without breaking the bank. While flagship phones often steal the spotlight with their flashy features and high price tags, there’s no shortage of Android phones that deliver great performance at a fraction of the cost. In fact, Android’s vast ecosystem offers something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a high-end device or... Read more ›

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