Bitcoin's big code upgrade improves privacy and security
Bitcoin just received a significant upgrade. As The Blocknotes, the Bitcoin network rolled out a long-in-the-making "Taproot" code upgrade early today (November 14th). The update improves both privacy...
View ArticleTesla is deploying Starlink satellite internet dishes at Superchargers
Don't despair if you want to stream a show at a Tesla Supercharger but aren't paying for Premium Connectivity — you might have an official alternative. According to Electrek, Tesla EV owners have...
View ArticleApple offers $30 million to settle off-the-clock bag search controversy
Last year, California's supreme court ruled that Apple broke the law by failing to pay employees while they waited for mandatory bag and iPhone searches. Now, Apple has offered to pay $30 million to...
View ArticleSamsung's Galaxy S21 series updated to One UI 4 with new Android 12 features
Following a beta launch in September, Samsung has released its One UI 4 software with new features from Android 12 like the Privacy Dashboard. As usual, owners of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S21...
View ArticleSamsung update brings some Galaxy Watch 4 features to older smartwatches
Along with the release of its One UI 4.0 update, Samsung has revealed new Galaxy Watch software that brings features from its latest Watch 4 model to four older smartwatches, Sammobile has reported....
View ArticleThe Morning After: Some Tesla Superchargers are getting Starlink satellite...
Tesla seems to be sneakily combining some of its tech projects. We’ll dive into that later — let’s start with Disney. As threatened, the company went hard on the announcements on its streaming service...
View ArticleOnePlus launches a Pac-Man edition of its Nord 2 smartphone
OnePlus is known for its special edition phones, and now it's creating another for its latest Nord 2 5G smartphone — but this time, it's moving from iconic cars to iconic video games. The company has...
View ArticleBose's new QuietComfort 45 headphones are $50 off right now
Bose's latest QuietComfort 45 headphones only just became available and they're already on sale at Amazon. You can grab the cans for $279 right now, or $50 off their normal price. That's the best price...
View ArticleAdobe discounts Creative Cloud plans by 40 percent for Black Friday
If you've been contemplating whether to purchase a subscription to Adobe's Creative Cloud plan, now is time to do so. Between today and December 3rd, the All Apps plan is 40 percent off for first-time...
View ArticleTD Pilot will let people with disabilities control iPads with their eyes
There's plenty new in iPadOS 15, but it also features an under-sung accessibility upgrade: support for third-party eye-tracking devices. That'll allow people with disabilities to use iPad apps and...
View ArticleHonda shows off the latest version of its 'Autonomous Work Vehicle'
At CES 2018, Honda revealed several companion mobility robot concepts. It's moving forward with at least one of them, an autonomous vehicle that can go off road. Honda and engineering company Black...
View ArticleJabra's Elite 75t earbuds are down to $80 today only
We've long been fans of Jabra's true wireless earbuds and the Elite 75t earned a spot on our favorites list despite not being the newest model from the company. Ever since the Elite 85t came out, we've...
View ArticleTake-Two buys 'OlliOlli World' developer Roll7
Take-Two Interactive, the owner of Rockstar Games and 2K, has added another studio to its roster. Roll7, the small team behind the OlliOlli skateboarding series, is joining the company's Private...
View ArticleYale's Assure smart lock set me free from key anxiety
Every month, Engadget features what our editors are currently into, whether it be video games, podcasts or gadgets. These are not official reviews; they’re simply our first-hand experiences. This week,...
View ArticleThe remastered GTA trilogy is available to buy on PC again
Three days after it pulled Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition from sale on PC, Rockstar Games says players can once again buy the bundle on that platform. The publisher yanked the...
View ArticlePeacock will debut in the UK and Ireland on November 16th
Sky TV and NOW subscribers in the UK and Ireland will soon have access to many more shows and movies and no extra cost. Starting on November 16th, they'll be able to watch content from Peacock as part...
View ArticleA look back at the strengths of the OG Xbox on its 20th birthday
20 years ago today, the original Xbox was released. It’s a pretty big milestone for the entire gaming industry, because it’s hard to imagine console gaming without Xbox today. But back then it was...
View ArticleMicrosoft blocks workaround that let Windows 11 users avoid its Edge browser
Microsoft plans to update Windows 11 to block a workaround that has allowed users to open Start menu search results in a browser other than Edge. The loophole was popularized by EdgeDeflector, an app...
View ArticlePhil Spencer strongly hints 'Elder Scrolls VI' will be an Xbox and PC exclusive
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has given the strongest hint yet that Elder Scrolls VI won't be coming to PlayStation. Since Microsoft bought Bethesda Softworks owner ZeniMax Media earlier this year, questions...
View ArticleWatch the Xbox 20th anniversary event here at 1PM ET
Exactly 20 years ago today, Microsoft released the original Xbox. At the time, it was hard to know how integral the company would become to the gaming landscape. Sure, Microsoft had played an important...
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