LG improves its wearable air purifier with a built-in mic and speaker
With face coverings still the norm, tech companies want you to up your mask game. Last year, LG unveiled the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier featuring three fans and a pair of HEPA-style filters. Ten...
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The best educational toys for kids
It’s tempting to get your kid every shiny new toy they ask for. But some toys are better than others when it comes to actually stimulating your child’s brain while also keeping them entertained. The...
View ArticleThe Instant Pot Duo Crisp drops to $98 at Amazon
While Instant Pots were a craze a few years ago (and remain very popular today), air fryers are the latest must-have small kitchen appliance. If you somehow haven't invested in either yet, you could do...
View ArticleFacebook spent $23.4 million on Mark Zuckerberg's personal security
The cost to protect high-profile tech execs is spiralling even as lockdowns have grounded travel to a halt. A new analysis of the security expenses racked up by Silicon Valley giants shows they...
View ArticleSpotify and Giphy are 'enhancing' GIFs with music
Have you ever seen a musician's GIF and heard the song in your head? You won't have to leave things to the imagination for much longer. Spotify and Giphy have partnered to effectively give GIFs a...
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The best study-from-home essentials for students
Engadget recommends a variety of laptops every year as part of our annual back-to-school guide. But that’s not quite enough if you want a productive study environment. Whether you’re a student staying...
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The OnePlus Nord 2 5G makes another good argument for ignoring expensive...
OnePlus has an unusual problem. It’s making very good flagship smartphones these days — the OnePlus 9 Pro is an incredibly good phone — but at the same time, it’s still chasing its status as flagship...
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Framework’s modular laptop is uncontroversial on purpose
Framework is a laptop designed, from the get-go, to be modular and repairable by every one of its users. Created by Nirav Patel, formerly of Oculus, the machine aims to demonstrate that there is a...
View Article‘Lost Judgment’ will let you team up with a dog detective
Lost Judgment, the sequel to detective adventure Judgment, arrives in a couple of months and Sony has given a deeper look at what to expect with a gameplay trailer. For one thing, there are a ton of...
View ArticlePlayStation 5 owners now get six free months of Apple TV+
Apple is clearly determined to pump up TV+ viewership now that more Ted Lasso is on the way, including on other platforms. PlayStation 5 owners now get six months of free Apple TV+ service, whether...
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Introducing Engadget’s 2021 back-to-school gift guide!
We know you may not be ready to go back to school just yet — but being prepared for the inevitable return can’t hurt. In between beach days and summer barbecues, it’s worth starting to think about all...
View ArticleGoogle's redesigned Wear OS will only reach a few current smartwatches
Google has outlined how it will update smartwatches to the Samsung-influenced Wear OS revamp, and we'll be frank: it's not great news for many users. Now called Wear OS 3, the opt-in update (more on...
View ArticleEpic Games Summer Sale offers deals on ‘Hitman 3,’ ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ and more
The Epic Mega Sale and Steam Summer Sale may have come and gone, but if you want to save on some PC games, you have another chance to do so. The Epic Games Store is kicking off its Summer Sale...
View ArticleLarge chunks of the internet are down due a DNS issue
If you can't access online services like Sony's PlayStation Network and Steam, as well as websites like Airbnb, you're not the only one. Starting at approximately 11:20AM ET, Downdetector began logging...
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Panic's Playdate handheld isn't for everyone, and that's OK
Nearly two years after the Playdate made its public debut, Panic’s quirky gaming handheld with a crank is ready for the masses. The company recently announced that the Playdate will be available for...
View ArticlePanic's Playdate handheld will be available for pre-order on July 29th
Last month, Panic said that the Playdate, its tiny gaming handheld with a crank, will finally be available for pre-order in July, but did not reveal the actual date. Now, however, it has. The company...
View ArticleHere's everything EA announced at its Play Live 2021 event
Electronic Arts held its EA Play Live 2021 event today. During the approximately 40-minute presentation, we got a first look at Grid Legends, a new entry in Codemasters' ongoing racing franchise that...
View ArticleInstagram tests Limits feature to curb targeted harassment
Instagram is testing a new feature called “Limits” that allows users to lock their accounts and limit any potential interactions when they feel they’re the target of harassment. In introducing the...
View ArticleApple Music's lossless and spatial audio streaming arrive on Android devices
Apple has recently updated its Music app for Android, but it left out a couple of new features you may have been waiting for: support for lossless streaming and spatial audio. Engadget has confirmed...
View ArticleGM's hands-free Super Cruise is coming to six more vehicles in 2022 (updated)
Beginning the first quarter of next year, GM will make its advanced semi-autonomous driving assistant, Super Cruise, available on six more models including the Cadillac Escalade, CT4 and CT5 along with...
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