The Morning After: Our verdict on the Apple Watch Series 10
The reviews don’t stop. This morning, we’re checking out how Apple’s latest wearable compares to its predecessors and competition. Deputy Editor Cherlynn Low says that, while the Series 10 is noticeably lighter, you wouldn’t notice many differences compared to the Series 9 unless they were side by side. The latest…
Intel is separating its ailing foundry business from the main company
Intel is turning its foundry business, which manufactures chips for other companies, into an independent subsidiary. The company has revealed its plan in a note to employees from its CEO Pat Gelsinger, published over a month after Intel disclosed that it’s cutting 15 percent of its workforce. Intel is laying…
8BitDo’s latest mod kit will make your old GameCube controller wireless and Switch compatible
A new, $26 solderless mod kit from 8BitDo can transform your old GameCube controller into a wireless Bluetooth device that works with Nintendo Switch and Android. It’ll also work with the original GameCube, but for that, you’ll have to buy the $26 Retro Receiver too. The mod kit comes with…
What to read this weekend: Cosmic horror sci-fi, and the quest to understand how life began
New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir Anyone who lives with a difficult-to-diagnose chronic illness and has endured the demoralizing process of trying to get proper treatment can tell you it is, at times, a living nightmare. Advocating for yourself,…
23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit
23andMe is close to settling a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the company over a data breach that compromised 6.9 million users’ information. According to the preliminary settlement filing, the DNA testing company has agreed to pay $30 million to affected customers, as well as to conduct annual computer…
ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV as it finally reaches a deal with Disney
After a two-week blackout, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels are back on DirecTV. The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV released a joint statement on Saturday announcing that they are in the process of finalizing a new contract, and that all channels affected by their dispute have been restored. That includes…
Engadget review recap: Foldable, wearable, floatable
Hardware season is in full swing. Apple launched the iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 on Monday this week. On the same day, at the very same time, the review embargo for the Pixel Watch 3 lifted, and we managed to get most of our piece up…
The best iPad accessories for 2024
Once you’ve decided which Apple iPad you want, the next step is finding the right accessories. For getting work done, you’ll likely want a mouse and keyboard. For drawing and note-taking, a stylus is the obvious choice, but we also recommend a paper-like screen protector for added texture. Power banks…
Apple’s iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect
In just three days, you’ll be able to download iOS 18 on your eligible iPhone. Apple announced the release date at its iPhone event on Monday, along with the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, and the new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 devices (here’s everything…
iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
Apple has revealed it will allow iPad users in the EU to install third-party app stores on their tablets (without having to sideload them) starting on September 16. You’ll need to install iPadOS 18, which will be available broadly on Monday, to do so. Back in April, the European Commission…