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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 11:18 EDT

Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe foldable charging station drops back down to its Prime Day price

Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe foldable charging station has dropped to $88, which is a record low price. We haven't seen it go this low since Amazon Prime Day. This is a discount of 20 percent. As the name suggests, this is a 3-in-1 charging station that can simultaneously accommodate an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods. It boasts 15W charging and is Qi2-certified, so you can expect things to move quickly.... Read more ›

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 10:30 EDT

Meta hides warning labels for AI-edited images

Starting next week, Meta will no longer put an easy-to-see label on Facebook images that were edited using AI tools, and it will make it much harder to determine if they appear in their original state or had been doctored. To be clear, the company will still add a note to AI-edited images, but you'll have to tap on the three-dot menu at the upper right corner of a Facebook... Read more ›

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Kris Holt @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 10:23 EDT

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may have leaked already

Uh oh, it appears that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has leaked online a couple of weeks ahead of the game’s release date. Some new images and clips from the Nintendo Switch title are circulating online, per Nintendo Life. YouTubers Nintendo Prime and Zelda Lore sounded the alarm, claiming that a ROM file of the game is already available and that some people are playing it via emulators.... Read more ›

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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 10:00 EDT

EU complaint urges action on confusing in-game currencies

A European consumer watchdog has filed a complaint against Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Roblox and other game publishers over deceptive in-game currency practices, Reuters reported. The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) said it has "identified numerous cases where gamers are misled into spending money" and called on authorities "to provide consumers with safe gaming environments."  The BEUC pointed out that consumers are unable to see the real cost of digital items... Read more ›

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Amy Skorheim @ Engadget 3 place · 09/13/2024 09:30 EDT

My iPhone 11 is perfectly fine, but the new buttons on the iPhone 16 are compelling

Last year, I experienced my first iPhone launch cycle at Engadget and the fanfare got to me. It seemed I couldn’t call myself a respectable member of the tech world if I didn’t own any of the shiny new tech. So I headed to the Apple store on the iPhone 15’s opening weekend and put my name in to buy one. As I waited my turn, I idly played with... Read more ›

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 09:00 EDT

Roomba robot vacuums are up to $620 off right now

Roomba robot vacuums are up to $620 off right now via Wellbots. These are some real-deal discounts, so if you’ve been saving up for a robovac, it might be time to take the plunge. The best deal of the bunch is for the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+, which is down to $780. The standard asking price is a whopping $1,400, so this is a savings of $620 on the hybrid... Read more ›

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Amy Skorheim @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 08:41 EDT

How to pre-order the Apple AirPods 4

Apple revealed its latest earbuds during the iPhone 16 launch event earlier this week: The AirPods 4. Rumors suggested we could get a new generation of AirPods Max, but a few new colors and a USB-C port were the extent of the changes there. Announcements around the AirPods Pro centered on the hearing updates the top-tier buds will receive via a software update this fall. That makes the new AirPods... Read more ›

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Mariella Moon @ Engadget 2 place · 09/13/2024 08:30 EDT

Annapurna's entire video game team has reportedly left the company

The entire Annapurna Interactive team has left the company after its executives walked out, according to Bloomberg. Apparently, the video game publisher's president, Nathan Gary, had been negotiating with Annapurna Pictures' founder Megan Ellison to spin off Annapurna Interactive into its own entity. A company spokesperson confirmed to Bloomberg that the parties had explored the possibility of a spinoff, but their discussions broke down. Gary and the publisher's other executives... Read more ›

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Amy Skorheim @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 08:10 EDT

How to pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 10

Before announcing new handsets during the It's Glowtime iPhone 16 launch event in Cupertino, Apple execs talked up the company's latest suite of smartwatches. Rumors suggested we could get an Apple Watch X instead of the Apple Watch Series 10, if the company were to borrow the naming scheme from its 2017 iPhone. But that didn't happen, it's indeed the Apple Watch Series 10. In addition to the flagship wearable,... Read more ›

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Steve Dent @ Engadget 1 place · 09/13/2024 08:00 EDT

Tesla Semi fire required 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish

California firefighters needed to spray 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish a roadside Tesla Semi fire, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced in a preliminary report. Crews also used an aircraft to drop fire retardent in the "immediate area as a precautionary measure," according to the agency. The crash happened at 3:13 AM on August 19 on the I80 freeway east of Sacramento. The tractor-trailer departed the roadway... Read more ›

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Amy Skorheim @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 07:55 EDT

How to pre-order the new iPhone 16 from the Apple Store

Two of Engadget’s own headed to Cupertino earlier this week to witness the reveal of Apple’s new hardware at the 2024 iPhone 16 launch event. Cherlynn Low and Billy Steele brought us live commentary and a number of hands-on sessions with the latest devices. There are four new handsets in total: the iPhone 16 and the larger iPhone 16 Plus, as well as the high-end iPhone 16 Pro and its... Read more ›

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Devindra Hardawar @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 07:30 EDT

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 impressions

The iPhone 16 event is over, and now we've got plenty of thoughts to share after playing with all of Apple's new hardware. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about the entire iPhone 16 and Pro lineup, and Senior Reporter Billy Steele joins to chat about his experience with the AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10. It turns out, the Apple Watch stole the show from the iPhone.... Read more ›

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Mat Smith @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 07:16 EDT

The Morning After: OpenAI made its latest model slower, on purpose

OpenAI has unveiled yet another artificial intelligence model. This one is called o1, and the company claims it can perform complex reasoning tasks more effectively than its predecessors. Apparently, o1 was trained to “spend more time thinking through problems before they respond.” According to the company: “[the models] learn to refine their thinking process, try different strategies and recognize their mistakes.” That more considered response means it’s significantly slower at... Read more ›

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Billy Steele @ Engadget · 09/13/2024 05:01 EDT

The best wireless earbuds for 2024

While you could say the Bluetooth earbuds space is thriving, you could also say the amount of variety in the market can make it confusing to decide which pair will be the best Bluetooth earbuds for you. There are plenty of high-quality options out there, with solid active noise cancellation (ANC), sound quality and designs, so for many, the decision will come down to unique features that big companies like... Read more ›

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Danny Gallagher @ Engadget · 09/12/2024 18:48 EDT

An artist says Nerf’s Destiny 2 hand cannon is a ripoff of their work

An artist who goes by @tofu_rabbit on X says that the look of Nerf’s Ace of Spades handgun from Bungie's Destiny games came from a commissioned artwork they drew almost a decade ago. Nerf and Bungie unveiled its newest foam dart gun collaboration on Tuesday featuring a limited edition version of Cayde-6’s iconic “Ace of Spades” blaster from Destiny 2 that is available for purchase on Bungie’s online store. The... Read more ›

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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 09/12/2024 17:50 EDT

Elgato's latest Stream Deck is a $900 rackmount unit for pros

Elgato has introduced the Stream Deck Studio, a new version of its creative control tech that's firmly targeting professional broadcasters. This 19-inch rackmount console has 32 LCD keys and two rotary dials. The $900 price tag shows that this is not an entry-level purchase. The company collaborated with broadcast software specialist Bitfocus on the Stream Deck Studio. The device can run the Companion software that works on other Stream Deck... Read more ›

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Danny Gallagher @ Engadget · 09/12/2024 17:35 EDT

Google Wallet is testing turning passports into digital IDs

Google will beta test a new feature for Google Wallet that can turn US passports into a new form of digital identification. Google announced the new feature on its official blog. Now digital IDs made from passports and state issued IDs can be used as valid forms of identification at certain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at some US airports. Now you won’t have to play Beat the Clock with... Read more ›

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 09/12/2024 15:47 EDT

The LCD Steam Deck is up to 25 percent off right now

Valve has big savings on the entry-level (LCD) Steam Deck. You can take 25 percent off the 512GB model or 15 percent off the 64GB one, dropping their prices to $336.75 and $296.65, respectively. The sale runs through September 26 while supplies last for the two phased-out models. The 512GB (NVMe SSD) LCD Steam Deck initially cost $449, so the sale shaves over $112 off its MSRP. For some perspective,... Read more ›

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 09/12/2024 15:28 EDT

The PS5 is getting a more customizable home screen

Sony just released a PS5 system update that includes new options for customizing the home screen. The just-announced Welcome hub is basically a blank canvas that users can fill with various widgets that display console storage space, battery level for accessories, online friends, trophies and a lot more. It replaces the current Explore tab. These widgets can be resized and arranged in various ways, adding another layer of customization. The... Read more ›

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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 09/12/2024 15:28 EDT

Apple's iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect

Apple at its iPhone event Monday premiered the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, as well as the new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 devices (see everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 16 launch event). When those phones hit the shelves on September 20, they'll already have iOS 18 installed, so updating won't be necessary out of the box. Everyone else with an older iPhone will... Read more ›

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