Computing
Computing
Dead Star's Two-Ring Debris Disk Offers a Preview of Our Solar System's Fate
ESO astronomers found a strange double ring of debris circling a white dwarf 1,600 light-years away, hinting at what remains after a star dies.
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Buying guides
Buying guide
Buying guide
Best laptops in 2026
We compared eight current laptops on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain how to choose between MacBook, Windows and gaming machines.
Buying guide
Best smartphones in 2026
We compared eight current smartphones on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain how to choose between iPhone, Samsung, Pixel and foldable phones.
Buying guide
Best wireless earbuds in 2026
We compared eight current true wireless earbuds on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain what to look for so you can choose well.
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Best noise-cancelling headphones in 2026
We compared eight current wireless noise-cancelling headphones on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain what to check before you buy.
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Best smartwatches in 2026
We compared eight current smartwatches and fitness watches on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain which phone each works best with.
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Best tablets in 2026
We compared eight current tablets on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain how to choose between iPad, Android and Windows options.
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Buying guide
Best monitors in 2026
We compared eight current computer monitors on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain panel types, refresh rates and USB-C.
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Best mechanical keyboards in 2026
We compared eight current mechanical keyboards on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain switches, layouts and Hall effect in plain English.
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Buying guide
Best Wi-Fi routers in 2026
We compared eight current Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain what Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 mean for your home.
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Buying guide
Best portable SSDs in 2026
We compared eight current external portable SSDs on manufacturer specifications and published reviews, and explain what the speed ratings really mean.
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AI
AI
Snowflake adds automatic AI model routing to cut enterprise costs
Snowflake says new Cortex AI Gateway capabilities pick the most suitable model per task, aiming to curb AI spending while keeping governance intact.
Security
Security
DOJ Operation Ghostbusters Targets $200M AI Student Loan Fraud Ring
Federal prosecutors charge five people in a scheme that used artificial intelligence and stolen identities to claim student aid, with losses topping $200 million.
Gadgets
Gadgets
Ford Fathom Keeps CarPlay as Slate Truck Asks You to Bring a Phone
Two sub-$30,000 electric pickups take opposite paths on infotainment, with Ford fitting a center display and Slate leaving the screen to buyers.
AI
AI
Google's Orbital AI Satellite Returns a Haiku From Low Earth Orbit
Google says its experimental Suncatcher satellite ran a Gemma 4 model in orbit and sent back an inference response, though the poem's real cost sits in the launch.
AI
AI
Grayndler creatives push back on AI copyright plan, Guardian reports
Artists in the prime minister's own Sydney seat are voicing alarm over a proposal to let AI firms scrape Australian work by default.
Tech Business
Tech Business
Gen Z job seekers rewrite CVs to avoid sounding like AI, survey finds
A Greenhouse survey of over 1,100 UK and Ireland job seekers found younger applicants are more aware of AI screening than older ones.
Gadgets
Gadgets
A $50 Waveshare Devkit Becomes a DIY Answer to Meta's Muse Charm
A Verge writer turned a $50 Waveshare ESP32-S3 devkit into a working Muse gadget using Claude Code, after finding Meta's stock build limited.
AI
AI
OpenAI Said to Cut New Funding Round Target to $20 Billion
Reports say the AI company has scaled back its latest raise and secured $11 billion so far, with some large investors responding coolly.
Tech Business
Tech Business
Santander, Novartis and Standard Chartered Cite Early AI Payoffs in Earnings
Several large firms used their latest results to point to real financial gains from artificial intelligence, as investors press for proof of returns.
Security
Security
Binance says it has covered 90% of $6.3bn stolen assets, FBI blames North Korea
Binance says it has replaced most of the $6.3 billion taken from its hot wallets and aims to restore withdrawals by Sunday, as the FBI attributes the theft to North Korea.
AI
AI
Data Center Backlash Turns Into a Midterm Issue in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn midterm event hosted by Newsreel showed how strongly voters now react to AI data centers, with nearly $200 billion in projects stalled by opposition.
Software & Apps
Software & Apps
Ellison Dismisses SaaSpocalypse Fears, Says AI Will Finish Enterprise Apps
Oracle's co-founder told his company's AI World conference that AI will complete software rather than replace it.
AI
AI
OpenAI trims funding target to $20 billion as round stays open
The ChatGPT developer has lowered its fundraising goal from up to $30 billion, with the round still in progress and figures subject to change.
AI
AI
Xbox Manager Deletes Posts Claiming AI Use in Game Development
Brandon Stirrup said on X that Xbox uses AI to make games and that denials are pretend, then removed his comments a day later.
AI
AI
Judge Lets NAACP Clean Air Lawsuit Against SpaceXAI Proceed
A federal judge in Mississippi refused to dismiss the NAACP's Clean Air Act suit over gas turbines powering SpaceXAI's Memphis-area data centers.
Gadgets
Gadgets
AirPods Not Connecting to Your iPhone? Common Fixes to Try First
Engadget's guide covers drained batteries, dirty contacts, auto-switch mix-ups, outdated firmware and Bluetooth settings as likely causes.
AI
AI
Apple CEO Ternus Says Company Won't Ship AI Just for the Sake of It
In a Wired interview, Apple's new CEO defended the company's AI approach, saying what matters is whether people love what Apple builds.
Software & Apps
Software & Apps
Microsoft Teams adds meeting timer, voice isolation and live transcription
Four features in Microsoft Teams that users may have missed, including a meeting countdown timer and AI-powered noise reduction.
AI
AI
Judge Lets NAACP Air Pollution Suit Against xAI Proceed
A federal judge refused xAI's bid to throw out the NAACP's Clean Air Act case over gas turbines at its Colossus data center near Memphis.
Gadgets
Gadgets
AirPods Battery Drain: Why It Happens and How to Slow It Down
Lithium-ion cells in wireless earbuds wear out after a few hundred charge cycles, but habits and settings can affect how quickly yours lose capacity.
Tech Business
Tech Business
Neocloud firms face scrutiny as AI bubble fears grow
Data centre companies like CoreWeave and Nebius are under investor pressure, with analysts forecasting consolidation across the sector.