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Google CEO says a quarter of the company’s new code is already AI generated
Google CEO says a quarter of the company’s code is already AI generated. Sundar Pichai made the announcement during an earnings call.
Lawrence Bonk10.31.2024
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing test in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele10.31.2024
Avride’s next-gen delivery robot ditches two wheels and adds NVIDIA AI brains
Autonomous delivery vehicle company Avride redesigned its robot buggy with a four-wheel chassis, replacing the old six-wheel model. This design enables instant 180-degree turns, effortless incline parking and faster speeds without compromising safety.
Will Shanklin10.31.2024
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its own
Boston Dynamics' robot Atlas is shown in a new video working without human assistance.
Jeremy Gan10.31.2024
A fired Disney employee allegedly altered menus to change allergy markers
Peanut-filled food was labeled peanut-free.
Sarah Fielding10.31.2024
Nothing's first community-designed smartphone glows in the dark
Nothing's new Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is designed by the community and glows in the dark.
Jeremy Gan10.30.2024
Dropbox is laying off 20 percent of its workforce
For the second time in less than two years, Dropbox is laying off a substantial portion of its workforce.
Igor Bonifacic10.30.2024
Apple unveils its top-of-the-line M4 Max chip
Alongside its new MacBook Pros, Apple has revealed its new highest-end consumer chipset, the M4 Max.
Kris Holt10.30.2024
Apple's MacBook Pros get an M4 upgrade, including the new M4 Max chip
Apple is finally bringing the M4 chips to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Devindra Hardawar10.30.2024
Every MacBook Air now starts with 16GB of RAM at no extra cost
Starting today, every M2 and M3-equipped MacBook Air will come with 16GB of RAM by default.
Devindra Hardawar10.30.2024
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With the Action 5 Pro, DJI finally has a worthy rival to GoPro and Insta360 action cams thanks to excellent battery life and solid image quality.
Steve Dent10.30.2024
Election 2024: How will the candidates regulate AI?
While it might not garner the headlines that immigration, abortion or inflation do, AI is quietly one of the more consequential issues this election season. What regulations are put in place and how forcefully those rules are enforced will have wide ranging impacts on consumer privacy, intellectual property, the media industry and national security.
Terrence O'Brien10.30.2024
One of our favorite Ninja air fryers is nearly half off ahead of Black Friday
Get this air fryer for $130 right now.
Sarah Fielding10.30.2024
Sennheiser's Profile Wireless is a clip-on, tabletop and handheld mic all in one
Sennheiser has launched an all-in-one mic system that can transform according to your needs.
Mariella Moon10.30.2024
Microsoft issues warning for ongoing Russia-affiliated spear-phishing campaign
Midnight Blizzard, the same threat actor behind the SolarWinds attacks, has recently sent out thousands of spear-phishing emails to collect information, according to Microsoft.
Mariella Moon10.30.2024
The Morning After: How will the next US president deal with big tech?
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple introduces the M4 Pro chip, which finally brings Thunderbolt 5 support, Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views, Apple gives the Mac mini a tiny redesign.
Mat Smith10.30.2024
Canon's new lens makes it easier and cheaper to shoot 3D VR content
Canon has officially revealed its cheapest spatial and smallest VR lens yet, the $450 RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual.
Steve Dent10.30.2024
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2024
Noise cancellation is a primary feature on most flagship, over-ear headphones. If you're looking to get a pair of cans that can truly block out the world, these are the best noise-canceling headphones you can get today.
Billy Steele10.30.2024
The best streaming devices for 2024
Here's a list of the best streaming devices you can buy for your TV, as chosen by Engadget editors.
FBI suspects China-linked hackers accessed officials’ call logs and SMS messages, report says
The New York Times has new details about the extent of the hack, which is reportedly linked to a Chinese group known as “Salt Typhoon.”
Karissa Bell10.30.2024