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‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
Android journalist Mishaal Rahman spotted an in-development API in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 release for a feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.27.2024
Apple wins $250 in Masimo smartwatch patent case
Apple and Masimo have been battling it out in court for years.
Mariella Moon10.26.2024
Google's Pixel Tablet is up to $110 off right now
Save on Google's multipurpose tablet with or without the speaker dock.
Sarah Fielding10.26.2024
Lyft will have to tell drivers how much they can truly earn, with evidence
Lyft has agreed to disclose to drivers how much they can earn based on typical earnings and to back up its claims with evidence.
Mariella Moon10.26.2024
Apple reportedly tested a blood glucose monitoring app
Apple is reportedly developing glucose management software. The company is said to have tested an app for pre-diabetics, helping them manage their diet and lifestyle. Though not launching to consumers, it could be part of future health products.
Will Shanklin10.26.2024
Cash App users can claim thousands of dollars in a data breach settlement
Cash App users may be able to claim over $2,500 to cover expenses stemming from data breaches in 2021 and 2023.
Kris Holt10.26.2024
Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more
Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more. Developers can also now set a maximum number of users for a particular app.
Lawrence Bonk10.26.2024
The M2 MacBook Air is cheaper than ever at $700, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
This week, tech deals include discounts on gear from Apple, Anker, Ninja, Nintendo and more.
Amy Skorheim10.26.2024
iOS 18.2 will include daily Sudoku puzzles for Apple News+ subscribers
Apple iOS 18.2 is getting daily Sudoku puzzles for News+ subscribers. It joins Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles.
Lawrence Bonk10.26.2024
The UK’s antitrust regulator will formally investigate Alphabet’s $2.3 billion Anthropic investment
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating whether Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic harms UK competition. The CMA will open its preliminary probe on Friday.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024
Anker charging gear is up to 50 percent off right now
Anker charging products have dropped by up to 50 percent in an Amazon sale. You'll need to be a Prime member to
Kris Holt10.25.2024
Meta AI gains access to Reuters news content in multi-year deal
This is a trend, with publications like Time and Dotdash Meredith previously partnering with OpenAI.
Sarah Fielding10.25.2024
VW's Scout EV revival starts with an SUV and a pickup
Scout Motors is back under Volkswagen as an all-new brand and just revealed its first two models: the Terra pickup and Traveler SUV.
Steve Dent10.25.2024
Engadget Podcast: The new iPad Mini is boring and that’s okay!
We finally got an iPad Mini refresh, and it's not particularly exciting. But that's fine!
Devindra Hardawar10.25.2024
The Morning After: Apple’s Week of Announcements starts Monday
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple's preparing a week of announcements, the UN gets gloomy on the climate and we review the Galaxy S24 FE.
Daniel Cooper10.25.2024
The best gifts for teachers
Show your favorite educator that you appreciate their hard work with these tech gift ideas.
Engadget10.25.2024
The best portable SSDs for 2024
We dug into the portable SSD market and tested more than a dozen ourselves to figure out which drives deliver the most value.
Jeff Dunn10.25.2024
iOS 18.2 has a child safety feature that can blur nude content and report it to Apple
Apple’s iOS 18.2 introduces machine learning-based nude content detection that is entirely on-device and preserves end-to-end encryption. Initially arriving in Australia, this expansion of the Communication Safety feature aims to protect childrenfrom explicit content.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024
Bluesky’s upcoming premium plan won’t give paid users special treatment
Bluesky says it's working on premium subscriptions as it looks to start generating revenue. The platform added that it won't add support for the likes of crypto trading or NFTs.
Kris Holt10.25.2024
7210072100Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: A great phone, but I wish it was cheaper
Samsung's Galaxy S24 has a lot going for it, but the new AI features aren't enough to make it standout in a competitive market.
Igor Bonifacic10.25.2024