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Wi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.
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Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast
Mounting privacy and security issues have residents and activists concerned.
Here's your daily reminder that you don't own digital content
People in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store.
Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than standard LEDs?
Do the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal pedestrian crash involving Full Self-Driving
The lawsuit dates back to a deadly incident in Arizona in 2023.
SpaceX is reportedly planning to build its own natural gas pipeline in Texas
The 8-mile pipeline would bring fuel for Starship to the company's Starbase.
Ayaneo's new horizontal handheld is an even better remake of the Game Boy Micro
The Pocket Micro 2 has a larger battery, improved controls and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Kindle app for iOS has features your aging Kindle doesn't
Amazon's Kindle AI features help you read beyond the lines, so long as you have the right ereader.
Engadget review recap: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, Sony A7R VI, Ray-Ban Meta Optics and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Engadget Indie Pitch: I'M YOUR HOST
"Think Her Story, but weirder."
The differences between Dolby Digital, DTS and Atmos (and which is better)
How to decide which of these surround sound formats is best for your home theater.
NASA tests an in-orbit refueling device for deep space missions
NASA is testing a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris for in-orbit refueling.
A sidescrolling roguelite platformer, Steam Deck air hockey and other new indie games worth checking out
The Steam Summer Sale is underway.
Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits
Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.
Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company
Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.
Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI
Apple's Vision Pro chief is reportedly leaving for OpenAI to start a hardware division.
OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners'
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, including its most powerful and its most affordable models yet.
Anthropic gets US government's permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model
Anthropic is restoring select organizations' access to Mythos after getting permission from the US government.
It's a dumb time to buy an Xbox, even with the coming price hike
This is a prime example of a bad deal.
Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it's not charging?
Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.
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