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How long is a new MacBook actually supposed to last?

Hardware obsoletion or ended support are significant considerations when buying a new laptop, so just how long can you expect a new MacBook to last?

Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.

Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US

The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked.

Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out

Here’s our roundup of new indie games you can try now, as well as ones to look forward to in the weeks to come.

Lenovo’s first Googlebooks have leaked

The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.

SpaceXAI says it will take a year to fully remove unpermitted gas turbines from its Mississippi data center

The company was accused of violating the Clean Air Act by the NAACP.

New York alleges Kalshi is running an ‘illegal gambling operation’ in new lawsuit

Kalshi, which is headquartered in New York, has already been sued by multiple states.

Snapchat is cracking down on AI slop in Spotlight

Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat’s public recommendations.

Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth

People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.

Pandora’s ad-free subscription is less than $10 a month in 2026: Is it worth it?

The Pandora experience is different from the Spotify one most of us are used to. Pandora Premium is worth it for some.