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Next time you visit your grandparents, you might want to put your headphones away. Cardiologists have long warned about the risks smartphones, headphones and other consumer devices pose towards cardiovascular implantable devices (CIDs). Concerns revolve around the magnetic fields these devices emit, which can inadvertently trigger a magnet-safe mode on defibrillators and pacemakers that potentially

The point-and-click adventure game based on the horror anthology series arrives in August. PHL Collective/DreadXP The Creepshow game isn’t dead after all. Though things have been quiet around the video game spin-off of Shudder’s horror anthology series since it was announced a few years ago, the Steam page just went live with a

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget. It’s as hot as the surface of the sun here in the southeast US, and we’ve got another batch of freshly baked reviews for you to catch up on. If you’ve missed any of our team’s in-depth testing over the last two weeks, read on for a

Paramount Skydance is cleared to move forward with its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the US Department of Justice announced Friday. The deal marks a tectonic shift in the American media landscape, further dwindling the number of major players in the industry and drastically expanding the influence of the Ellison family. In its press release

Plus, Summer Fame Fest and plenty of phone news. Apple In the run up to Apple’s big developer shindig, the rumor mill suggested we’d not see too many big new features. Instead, this year’s focus was on tidying up what went before, trimming bloat and making code more efficient. The new operating systems

Jeffrey Morgan/Getty Images There are existing methods to collect water from the ambient air, but most of them are large or cumbersome. Recent research by the University of Texas at Austin is taking that concept and transforming it something you could have on hand at all times. Or more literally, on your back

In 2021, I wrote about Fire Emblem for our 20th anniversary GBA story. Over the past five years, I’ve played it from start to finish two times, and can once again confirm that it is my favorite Game Boy Advance game. I hadn’t even heard about Fire Emblem as a series until I got into

The latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 is among the heaviest in recent memory, bringing a new low-latency mode for smoother system navigation in addition to new features and hundreds of bug and exploit patches. It’s a much needed relief package for Windows 11 as Microsoft puts a renewed focus on its flagship operating

It’s an interim measure while the European Commission investigates the ban. miss.cabul/Shutterstock The European Union has ordered Meta to open WhatsApp to AI chatbots from rival companies again, for free, as it investigates the messaging app’s owner over potential antitrust violations. Meta introduced a new policy in October 2025 that banned third-party AI

At long last, a corporate training you might actually enjoy. Axelle/bauer-griffin/Getty Images Cybersecurity AI company Adaptive Security has partnered with famed comedian Conan O’Brien for a 15-part educational video series. These training videos will help Adaptive’s clients and their employees to navigate threats such as phishing and deepfakes.  Considering how often corporate trainings

A $200 premium over its predecessor for a slightly bigger battery and one new camera sensor just doesn’t sit right. Sam Rutherford for Engadget RATING : 8.5 / 10 Pros Compact chassis Great battery life Upgraded main camera Improved exterior screen features Good performance Cons $200 more expensive than the previous model

Can’t a multi-trillion-dollar company have secrets any more? Apple Everybody knows that Apple has been working toward creating a foldable phone. Maybe the company hasn’t given the official word about the project, but we’ve had more than a few signals about it, such as the experimental iPhone Air that debuted last year. But

We’re covering the news live from the company’s “All systems glow” event. Apple It’s WWDC day, and this year, it’s falling on a Monday. If you’re not quite used to your work week kicking off so hot, maybe Apple’s announcements later this afternoon will help you stay on top of things. After all,

It’ll come as a free update for players who own the game already. Soft Rains The second — and final — act of the indie sci-fi “clean-’em-up” Ambrosia Sky will be here this summer. During the Story-Rich Showcase this weekend at Summer Game Fest, developer Soft Rains announced that Act Two is dropping

Details for a potential deal haven’t been finalized yet. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images OpenAI could be the latest tech company that the US government takes a stake in. As first reported by NOTUS, “senior US officials” have had discussions with AI companies about potentially acquiring stakes in their firms. CNBC confirmed the talks and its source

California’s attorney general Rob Bonta launched a probe into the deal shortly after it was announced. Robert V Schwemmer/Shutterstock Amid widespread opposition to Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., multiple US states are reportedly working together to fight the merger. According to a Reuters report, California and New York are among states

I’d normally include new demos in the “upcoming” section since the full games aren’t out yet. But since there’s so much to talk about this week (and so many demos popping up ahead of Steam Next Fest), I’m featuring them in an extra-special bonus section this time. Pixel Washer Developer: ValadriaPublisher: AcclaimDemo: Steam Here’s one

It’s raining blood, hallelujah. Shift Up Among a slew of announcements at Summer Games Fest 2026, Shift Up revealed the sequel to its breakout hit, Stellar Blade. The sequel, which we now know is called Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, is said to be in the same universe as the first game in the