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WhatsApp is bringing back its very first feature

WhatsApp is going back to the past for its latest feature. In fact, it’s going all the way back, because it’s reviving the very first WhatsApp feature. You can think of About (the creators were really not very good at naming things, huh?) as a status update or WhatsApp’s version of an AIM away message. […]

Gemini arrives on Android Auto

Google is gradually replacing the outgoing Assistant with Gemini in all of its apps, and now it’s the turn of Android Auto. In the next few months, any Android users who have made the jump to Gemini on their phones will be able to interact with the next-generation AI assistant while driving using natural language. […]

The Google TV Streamer 4K drops to $75 for Black Friday

If you’d rather not spend the money on a brand new TV this year, you can make an old set feel new again with a streaming device. Our favorite streaming device is on sale right now for Black Friday: you can grab the Google TV Streamer 4K for only $75, which is the lowest price […]

The best Apple Black Friday deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks, Apple Watches and AirTags are already up to 39 percent off

Black Friday is a banner time to pick up some of the latest gear from Apple for a discount. Engadget has been reviewing Apple’s products for, oh, 20 years or so — this year alone saw us evaluate, among others, the latest-gen AirPods Pro, the new Apple Watches, the iPad Pro M5, the iPad Air […]

Our favorite action camera is on sale for a record low for Black Friday

Action cams make great gifts, or if you’re a photographer, a solid addition to your kit. Black Friday deals usually mean you can pick up new cameras and accessories for less, and this year is no different. One of the best deals we’ve found is on the GoPro Hero 13 Black action cam, which is […]

Authorities probe Holocaust denial responses from X’s Grok

French authorities are investigating allegations that Grok made statements denying the Holocaust. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said it was adding Elon Musk’s chatbot’s latest controversy to a criminal probe initially launched in July. In a since-deleted post that was screenshotted by the Auschwitz Memorial account on X before it was taken down, Grok advanced […]

The DJI Neo drone is back on sale for $159 for Black Friday

The DJI Neo drone is on sale for $159 as part of an early Black Friday deal. This is 20 percent off and represents a record low price. It’s a heck of a deal, given that the original asking price is nearly $200. There’s just one caveat. The price is only for Amazon Prime members. […]

PlayStation 2025 Black Friday deals: Sony is taking $100 off PS5 consoles

If you’ve been waiting to grab a PlayStation 5, this Black Friday deal is worth noting. Sony’s latest consoles are getting a $100 discount across the board starting November 21, dropping the PS5 Digital Edition to $399, the standard PS5 to $449 and the PS5 Pro to $649. That’s one of the best prices we’ve […]

Black Friday streaming deals: MasterClass subscriptions are up to 50 percent off right now

MasterClass is running a limited-time offer that cuts up to 50 percent off all annual subscriptions for Black Friday. The deal gives you access to hundreds of lessons taught by experts and well-known names across nearly every field, from cooking and business to film and design. MasterClass has built a reputation as one of the […]

A Stranger Things map is coming to Fortnite’s Blitz mode on November 21

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is almost upon us (well, the first part of it, anyway), which means there are Brand Integrations™ afoot. One of those involves Fortnite and a new map for the fast-paced Blitz mode. Starting on November 21, it seems that you’ll be able to go into the Upside […]