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You can now add ChatGPT to PowerPoint

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:27:13 +0000

Most users can start generating slides with AI today.

Sony hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from tariff-related price hikes

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:23:32 +0000

The case against Sony is similar to ones filed against Nintendo and Amazon.

Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:19:56 +0000

xAI promised workers the money in exchange for tax information to train Grok.

Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Volvo's upcoming mainstream EV SUV is available to order now.

Google's much-improved app icons are rolling out now

staff@engadget.com (Nathan Ingraham) — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:36:55 +0000

The old icons that debuted five years ago had very little to visually differentiate them.

Marvel's retro-inspired beat-em-up is getting two more playable superheroes

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Cyclops and The Thing are now playable in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Steelseries Arctis Nova Elite review: Ultra high-end gaming headsets are here

staff@engadget.com (James Trew) — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

$600 is a lot of money for a gaming headset, but if you edit audio and video, the Arctis Nova Elite might be the only pair you need.

Sony's luxury 10th anniversary 'ColleXion' headphones shown in leak

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:25:11 +0000

They feature extra padding, polished metal accents and 'studio-grade' sound quality.

Starbucks abandons its AI inventory tool after only nine months

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:06:22 +0000

Looks like manual inventory management is back on the menu.

Google won't rest until Gemini is everywhere in your home

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The company is making it easier for manufacturers to make more Gemini-powered smart devices.

Are you really going to talk to Gemini like that?

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Google's new AI features capitalize on the popularity of voice dictation, and a desire to leave the thinking to AI.

Airbnb expands into hotel bookings and even grocery deliveries

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Airbnb is adding thousands of boutique hotels, new services and experiences to its app.

Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:02:44 +0000

The e-paper slate has a built-in voice recorder to save you having to take meeting minutes.

Microsoft's Xbox controller refresh kills its underused accessory port

staff@engadget.com (Jessica Conditt) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:56:07 +0000

Hold your Chatpads close.

Bungie will end active development of Destiny 2 on June 9

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:21:38 +0000

Destiny 2's active development will end on June 9.

Terraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector's items

staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:09:57 +0000

The game has sold 70 million copies over its 15-year run, Re-Logic said.

1047 Games' spiritual successor to Titanfall will reportedly be called Empulse

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:58:42 +0000

The rumored movement shooter is still in pre-alpha and without a release date.

Apple's new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:10:00 +0000

Users can choose between keeping conversations for 30 days, one year or forever, according to Bloomberg.

This new Mac app locks the keyboard to prevent chaos when your cat tramples all over it

staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:53:29 +0000

It's called Cats Lock, and it's kind of genius.

What to read this weekend: Celestial Lights and If Destruction Be Our Lot

staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) — Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:04 +0000

Here's what we read (and liked) this week.