Springtime means its keynote season in the tech world, and in 2024, that means time to show off your AI bona fides. Google and OpenAI have already revealed big new upgrades to Gemini and ChatGPT this month, and now its time for Microsoft Build. The tech giants annual developer conference kicks off with a keynote slated for Tuesday, May 21 at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT, and you can watch the entire event live on YouTube (which is also embedded below) and at Microsoft's site (registration required). What ab

The following contains spoilers for Boom. It should be a given any new series needs time to find its footing, even when its a revival of an already-running hit. The first three episodes of new Doctor Who have been fun, but not without their own idiosyncrasies that made them hard to love. Now its time for Steven Moffat, the series greatest 21st century writer, to show what this new season can do. Theres the usual degree of showboating and cleverness, but its hard to deny the mans genius when he p

We may have a good look at Motorolas next foldable phones. Separate leaks from 91Mobiles (via 9to5Google ) and longtime device-leaking insider Evan Blass show the entry-level Moto Razr 50 and high-end Razr 50 Ultra (likely branded as the 2024 Razr and Razr+ in the US) in various colors from all sorts of angles. Leaks point to the high-end Razr+ (2024) aka Razr 50 Ultra running on a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. Its expected to have a 6.9-inch OLED display at 2,64

In the summer of 2023, OpenAI created a Superalignment team whose goal was to steer and control future AI systems that could be so powerful they could lead to human extinction. Less than a year later, that team is dead. OpenAI told Bloomberg that the company was integrating the group more deeply across its research efforts to help the company achieve its safety goals. But a series of tweets from Jan Leike, one of the teams leaders who recently quit revealed internal tensions between the safety t

For those looking to elevate their cooking, a sous vide machine might be the perfect addition to your toolkit. Previously, these gadgets were almost exclusively used by high-end restaurants. But more recently, prices have come down to where they can be relatively affordable additions to your kitchen. These devices make preparing perfectly cooked steaks a breeze while taking all the guesswork and hassle out of dishes like pulled pork or brisket. And its not just for meat either, as a sous vide ma

According to a pair of content creators, the wait for a new Valve game is almost over: A third-person hero shooter called Deadlock is in closed alpha and an announcement seems imminent. The game has apparently been in the works since 2018, with IceFrog, a developer synonymous with the original DotA mod, in charge. Its reportedly what became of the Neon Prime project that has been rumored for a couple of years. Tyler McVicker, a veteran Valve reporter, and the content creator Gabe Follower, have

Slack trains machine-learning models on user messages, files and other content without explicit permission. The training is opt-out, meaning your private data will be leeched by default. Making matters worse, youll have to ask your organizations Slack admin (human resources, IT, etc.) to email the company to ask it to stop. (You cant do it yourself.) Welcome to the dark side of the new AI training data gold rush . Corey Quinn , an executive at DuckBill Group, spotted the policy in a blurb in Sla

Just like it slimmed down the latest iPad Pro , Apple is said to be looking at making the iPhone more slender. To be more precise, the company is working on a significantly thinner device that may arrive as part of the iPhone 17 lineup in place of a Plus model, according to The Information . This model has been described as an iPhone X-level leap forward in design language for the company, according to several sources. Apple has yet to lock down the design and it's said to be looking at various

I knew what to expect from the Surface Pro 10 for Business the minute Microsoft announced it: A faster processor with a neural processing unit (NPU) inside the same case as the Surface Pro 9. As the first AI PC Surface devices, the Pro 10 for Business tablet and its more traditional sibling, the Laptop 6 , seemed disappointing. And the fact that you could only buy it on Microsoft's website, or through enterprise resellers, made it seem as if the company was trying to hide its shame. But after te

Prime Video's Fallout series has been a hit with critics and audiences , but Microsoft and Bethesda weren't ready to fully capitalize on its success. Fallout 4 rocketed up the sales charts and Bethesda updated it for current-gen consoles, but there was no new Fallout game ready to go. In fact, the next Fallout title is several years away. Bethesda won't properly get to work on it until The Elder Scrolls 6 is done . But there's another gaming entity ready to make the most of Fallo

Apple and Google recently held events to showcase new products and services. From a deals perspective, that means some older iPads are hitting new low prices we even spotted a few modest $30 and $50 discounts on brand new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Google's latest smartphone, the Pixel 8a , shipped this past Tuesday, but a few retailers are still offering pre-order deals of a free $100 gift card with purchase. There were plenty of deals on other tech too, like a return to an all-time low on

This Anker Nano 10K power bank is on sale for $32 via Amazon . Thats a discount of 20 percent on one of our most recommended chargers . Anker makes good stuff and its products are all over our list of the best power banks . One of the nifty features of this particular power bank is that it has a USB-C cable built right into the unit, so you wont ever have to curse yourself when forgetting to bring along an extra. Theres also a handy display that shows the current charging status, which is always

Recent reports suggested that Microsoft executives had been debating for some time whether to put new Call of Duty games onto Game Pass on day one (i.e. on their release day). That seems like something it should have figured out before spending $68.7 billion on CoD publisher Activision Blizzard, but it seems that Microsoft has finally reached a decision. According to the Wall Street Journal , the company will indeed bring the next Call of Duty title directly to Game Pass when it arrives later th

Smart grills are expensive. Companies definitely make you pay a premium for the conveniences that a little Wi-Fi can afford. When it comes to pellet grills, youre likely going to pay over $1,000. Ditto for gas models that have wireless connectivity. For this reason, its important to consider what types of cooking you plan to do and how often you plan to do it when youre shopping. Do you cook burgers for warm-weather holidays or sear the occasional steak? Dropping that much money might be overkil

Twitter officially went through a rebranding almost a year ago, but most of its pages still used Twitter in their URL until now. Now, Elon Musk has announced that the social network is done moving all of its core systems on X.com, which means it's done transitioning into its new identity and scrubbing all traces of the name Twitter and its iconic blue bird logo. As The Verge notes, the website has also edited its landing and log-in page with a note at the bottom that says: Welcome to x.com!

We've spent some time with the iPad Pro M4 and new iPad Air ... and the iPad Pro is still a bit too pricey for us. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham about his reviews and why he still prefers the iPad Air. Also, we wrap up Google I/O 2024 with a Project Astra hands on, and we chat about Apple bringing eye tracking to iPhones and iPads as an accessibility feature. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or

One of the biggest, most iconic gaming series is almost back. Grand Theft Auto 6 is apparently on track for a fall launch next year a little more specific than the previous release window of 2025. Theres no new trailer, and GTA publisher, Take-Two, is not quite ready to offer a specific release date. CEO Strauss Zelnick told Variety : I think were going to leave it there for now. The sixth mainline installment will be set in Leonida (Rockstars Florida equivalent) and focused mostly on Vice City

PC gamers have almost too many options when it comes to titles to play, which is a great problem to have. With decades of games to choose from (and the first port of call for most indie titles, too), the options are endless. You also get the perks of (nearly always flawless) backward compatibility and console-beating graphical performance if you've got the coin for it when youre building your perfect kit or picking up a high-powered gaming laptop . The whole idea of what a gaming PC is and

OpenAI and Reddit announced a partnership on Thursday that will allow OpenAI to surface Reddit discussions in ChatGPT and for Reddit to bring AI-powered features to its users. The partnership will enable OpenAIs tools to better understand and showcase Reddit content, especially on recent topics, both companies said in a joint statement . As part of the agreement, OpenAI will also become an advertising partner on Reddit, which means that it will run ads on the platform. The deal is similar to the

Grand Theft Auto VI s return to Vice City is officially scheduled for fall 2025. On Thursday, parent company Take-Two Interactive wrote in its Q4 2024 earnings report that its narrowed GTA 6 s previously announced 2025 window to autumn of next year. Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto VI , Take-Two Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick wrote in the earnings report. We are highly confident that

The rise and fall of MoviePass is one of those stories just begging for the documentary treatment and, well, HBO has got you covered. The platform just set a premiere date of May 29 for MoviePass, MovieCrash , a documentary helmed by filmmaker MutaAli and produced by none other than Mark Wahlberg . The film chronicles the meteoric rise and stranger-than-fiction implosion of the movie ticket subscription platform, which originally set the world on fire when it first launched back in 2011. However

If you can't tell by now, just about every tech company is eager to pray at the altar of AI, for better or worse. Google's recent I/O developer conference was dominated by AI features, like its seemingly life-like Project Astra assistant. Just before that, OpenAI debuted GPT 4o , a free and conversational AI model that's disturbingly flirty. Next up is Microsoft Build 2024, the company's developer conference that's kicking off next week in Seattle. Normally, Build is a fairly straightforward cel

Sony used to be a fairly major player in the smartphone space, but its offerings never quite made a splash in the US. Despite that, the company has been pumping out yearly refreshes of its Xperia line of smartphones and the just-announced Xperia 1 VI looks like the perfect device for both amateur and professional photographers. Sony, after all, is no slouch when it comes to cameras . The sixth-generation of the companys flagship smartphone is filled with so many camera-centric features that it c

It's been a long time coming but we finally know when College Football 25 , EA Sports' revival of the long-dormant football sim series, will hit consoles. The game will land on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 19, living up to EA's promise that it would arrive sometime this summer. Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter are the cover stars. College Football 25 will include thousands of current athletes

YouTube said it would comply with an order blocking access to videos of Hong Kongs protest anthem inside the region, according to The Guardian . The platforms decision comes after an appeals court banned the protest song Glory to Hong Kong, which the largely China-controlled government (predictably) framed as a national security threat. Alphabet, YouTube and Googles parent company, followed its familiar playbook of legally complying with court orders undermining human rights while issuing statem

The web version of Threads could soon be much more useful. Meta is starting to test custom Tweetdeck-like feeds that will allow users to track multiple topics, searches and accounts in a single view. People who are part of the test can set up to pinned columns that will track updates around specific topics, tags, accounts or search terms. Users can also opt to have these columns automatically refresh with new content. For now, Threads will support up to 100 different columns, though a Meta spoke

Activision just announced that it's working on a brand-new IP , with a mission to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy that resonates far beyond games. To help steward this mysterious franchise into the world, the company has opened up a new internal studio called Elsewhere Entertainment. The team is headquartered in Warsaw, which is where CD Projekt Red cooks up The Witcher and Cyberpunk games, with assistance from a smaller US-based group. The company hasnt given one ounce of detail r

When it comes to cooking meat especially on the grill it's critical to make sure that you're getting it to the correct temperature. One easy way to do that is to use a smart meat thermometer and, as luck would have it, one of our favorite models is on sale just ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The Meater Plus thermometer has dropped to $70 , which is its lowest price ever. It typically costs $100. You can buy it at the sale price at Amazon or from Meater directly . We've included a newer model,

Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need them. It has rolled out a new version of the Lookout app, which can read text and even lengthy documents out loud for people with low vision or blindness. The app can also read food labels, recognize currency and can tell users what it sees through the camera and in an image. Its latest version comes with a new Find mode that allows users to choose from seven item categorie

8BitDo makes some of our most beloved third-party game controllers. They work with just about everything and theyre well-built. Right now, you can scoop up a bundle with an 8BitDo Ultimate Controller and a charging dock for $56 via Amazon . Thats almost a record-low price and the cheapest weve seen this particular controller combo since earlier this year. We called this controller the last gamepad most people will need to buy for Switch and PC. Theres no stick drift, thanks to the use of magnets

Samsung launched its Music Frame speaker last month, and now it finally has its first Amazon sale running. A $23 coupon brings the device down to $375 from $398 already $2 off its standard $400 retail price. All you need to do is apply the coupon at checkout, and you can get the Music Frame for a discount (though the deal is limited to one device per purchase). Samsung first announced its Music Frame back in January at CES 2024 after years of success with its Frame TVs. The wireless speaker has

Immersion blenders (or hand blenders) might not be absolutely essential in every good kitchen arsenal. But they can unlock faster and easier ways of making soups, smoothies, sauces and more. Plus, theyre smaller than their countertop brethren, which often makes them a better choice for RVs, boats or apartments where space is a premium. Finally, because cleaning them is usually as simple as running them in a bowl of hot soapy water, theres less hassle, too. To help you figure out which immersion

There was a time when streamers wooed potential customers with the promise of an ad-free experience. In recent years, however, companies such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney and more have hiked up their prices and made an ad-supported tier the most affordable option. Now, Netflix is taking the next step towards becoming a de-facto ad tech company by moving its development in-house, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Netflix announced the shift during its upfront preview, in which the company also

Intel has launched a new software application called Thunderbolt Share that will make controlling two or more PCs a more seamless experience. It will allow you to sync files between PCs through its interface, or see multiple computers' folders so you can drag and drop and specific documents, images and other file types. That makes collaborations easy if you're transferring particularly hefty files, say raw photos or unedited videos, between you and a colleague. You can also use the app to transf

Meta is back in hot water for its methods (or lack thereof) for protecting children. The European Commission has launched formal proceedings to determine whether the owner of Facebook and Instagram has violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) by contributing to children's social media addiction and not ensuring they have high levels of safety and privacy. The Commission's investigation will specifically examine whether Meta is properly assessing and acting against risks brought on by its

Metas Oversight Board has accepted its first case involving a post on Threads and it will allow the group to weigh in on the debate over the role of political content on Threads. The board, which started taking appeals from Threads users earlier this year, announced its first case involving Metas newest app. The case stems from a post by a Japanese user who was replying to a screenshot of a news article about Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and allegations of tax evasion. The reply, according to th

Eight TikTok creators are suing the US government in an effort to block a law requiring TikToks parent company, ByteDance, to sell the service or face a US-wide ban. The lawsuit claims the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of the creators who depend on the platform. TikTok has already filed its own lawsuit against the government, but according to The Washington Post , the company is covering

Soon, AT&T subscribers will have the option to ensure that they have access to cell service even in typical dead zones, like deep inside national parks or far-flung rural locations. The mobile carrier has been working with AST SpaceMobile since 2018 under a Memorandum of Understanding, helping the latter test two-way audio calls , texts and video calls via satellites in space using ordinary smartphones. Now, the companies have entered a definitive commercial agreement, which means AT&T is gettin

A portable charger can feel like a lifeline when you cant find an outlet. Weve been testing batteries and updating this guide for more than a year. In that time, Ive seen the ways power banks come in handy, from the critical (keeping my phone alive as I rode public transit in an unfamiliar city) to the slothful (recharging a tablet so I can keep doing the crossword without leaving the couch). So far, weve tested more than two dozen banks to determine which are worthy and as of now, these are the

Were still waiting for the perfect hybrid PC that can work as well as a tablet as it does as a laptop. As we enter 2024, it seems like many companies have also given up on that ideal but Microsoft, Apple and Samsung still have some options to consider. And were still seeing OS tweaks to make iOS and Android more usable for larger displays. If youre on the hunt for your next computer and are dead-set on it being a 2-in-1, weve collected our current top picks here plus all of the things you shoul

Fujifilm has unveiled the X-T50 APS-C mirrorless camera, a long-awaited follow-up to the consumer-friendly X-T30 and X-T30 II. The new model retains key features from the past model, including the light weight and generous manual controls. At the same time, it adds a higher-resolution 40.2-megapixel sensor, 6.2K 30p video and other features from the X-T5 and other recent models . However, it also has a much higher price than the X-T30 and unusual new dial that may prove controversial. The X-T50

Fujifilms successor to the GFX 100S, its 2021 medium format camera with terrific performance but slow speeds, is the aptly named GFX 100S II. The new model is $1,000 cheaper, smaller, lighter and has (shocker) AI features to improve its autofocus, one of our gripes with its predecessor. The Fujifilm GFX 100S II uses a 102MP high-speed sensor and the X-Processor 5 processing engine. The company says its medium format sensor is about 1.7 times larger than a 35mm full-frame sensor. Its body weighs

PPSSPP , an app that's capable of emulating PSP games, has joined the growing number of retro game emulators on the iOS App Store. The program has been around for almost 12 years, but prior to this, you could only install it on your device through workarounds. Thanks to Apple for relaxing their policies, allowing retro games console emulators on the store, its developer Henrik Rydgrd wrote in his announcement . If you'll recall, Apple updated its developer guidelines in early April, and since th

Threads is inching closer to becoming an actually useful source for real-time news and updates. The app is finally rolling out the ability to search posts in order of recency, after testing the feature last month. In an effort to make it easier to find timely, relevant content on Threads, were introducing a Recent tab for your searches, Instagrams Adam Mosseri wrote in an update . Search results here are still evaluated for quality, but you can now see them in chronological order. The change has

Just over three years ago, Ubisoft announced The Division Heartland , a free-to-play entry in its survival-action shooter series. At the time, it suggested that Heartland would arrive later in 2021 or in 2022, but that never happened. In fact, Heartland isn't coming out at all. In its quarterly earnings report , Ubisoft said it ended development of the game, which Red Storm Entertainment, a studio that author Tom Clancy co-founded, was working on. Ubisoft is shifting resources to what it calls 

Google I/O isnt the only tech-adjacent event this week . Uber just held its annual GO-GET event and announced a whole bunch of new features coming to the rideshare platform/taxi app/whatever you wanna call it. Much of this news concerns shuttles and expanded ride sharing options, specifically a new option called Uber Shuttle. This lets users reserve up to five seats up to seven days in advance for transportation to and from major events like concerts and basketball games, though it's also availa

At the end of I/O, Googles annual developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company had said AI 121 times. That, essentially, was the crux of Googles two-hour keynote stuffing AI into every Google app and service used by more than two billion people around the world. Here are all the major updates from Google's big event, along with some additional announcements that came after the keynote. Gemini 1.5 Flash and updates to

The Shark AI robot vacuum and mop combo unit has dropped to a record low of $230 at Amazon. This is a massive discount of 52 percent, which knocks nearly $250 off the price. It does look to be one of those deals that ends when the stock runs out, so you might want to act quickly instead of popping it on your wishlist. This is a version of our very favorite robot vacuum . The only difference between this robovac and the one that took the top spot is that this edition doesnt come with a self-empty

A group of TikTok creators have joined the legal fight to keep the app from being banned in the United States. Eight creators have sued the US government in an effort to block a law requiring TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell the service. The lawsuit claims that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of the creators who depend on the platform. They have found their voices, amassed sign

Google is opening up its Home platform to third-party developers through new APIs. As such, any app will eventually be able to tap into the more than 600 million devices that are connected to Home, even if they're not necessarily smart home-oriented apps. Google suggests, for instance, that a food delivery app might be able to switch on the outdoor lights before the courier shows up with dinner. The APIs build on the foundation of Matter and Google says it created them with privacy and secur