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8BitDo launches the Arcade Controller Pro for hardcore fighting game fans

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro is a subtle update for hardcore fighting game fans.

Google says it'll soon be easier to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID via Wallet

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:40:41 +0000

Google Wallet will about to make TSA Precheck easier.

Wireless charging wastes way more electricity than wired, here's why

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

It's way more convenient, but way less efficient.

Google Home Speaker review: A modest update for the Gemini era

staff@engadget.com (Nathan Ingraham) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Google's new speaker is a modest update, but the question is whether Gemini is a good smart home assistant.

US government reportedly urging Meta to share its AI models

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The US government is reportedly asking Meta to share its AI models for review, in the midst of growing security and safety concerns over the technology.

Rockstar finally reveals pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:40:03 +0000

Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $80 when pre-orders open on June 25th at midnight.

YouTube settles early test case over social media harm to children

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:13:12 +0000

Google has settled a lawsuit with a minor known who claimed that social media platforms harmed them.

Alibaba sues the US government for adding it to list of firms linked to Chinese military

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:52:22 +0000

Alibaba is suing the US government to be removed from a blacklist with companies linked to China's People's Liberation Army.

Superhuman has acquired AI authenticity service GPTZero

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:09:51 +0000

It's an odd-seeming move for a company selling an AI writing assistant.

HDMI 2.0 vs 2.1: Why you don't need the upgrade for streaming

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000

You probably don't need to use the latest HDMI standards or components just for streaming Netflix.

Here's why cables for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports cost so much

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.

Meta reportedly dips its pathetic toes into the prediction market space

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:22:51 +0000

Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed Meta to build its own prediction market.

Netflix's new horror game taps into your phone for deeper immersion

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:04:38 +0000

Netflix's new horror game uses your smartphone to control stars Zoë Kravitz's hands.

Sorry, Slackbot. Claude is taking your job

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Anthropic has introduced @Claude for Slack.

Don't let the Star Wars branding put you off Galactic Racer

staff@engadget.com (Mat Smith) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Star Wars Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a lot of fun. Even if you're not a huge Star Wars fan.

How to get the most out of your Apple TV subscription

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Apple TV+ offers some great entertainment at a reasonable price, but there are ways to bring the cost down even further.

Meta Glasses hands-on: Ray-Ban is out, Kylie Jenner is in

staff@engadget.com (Cherlynn Low) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Here come the Meta Adventurer, Meta Fury and Meta Glasses by Kylie (Jenner).

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Big money for big performance

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Intel and MSI have teamed up to create what might be the most powerful handheld gaming PC on the market.

China takes back top spot in latest supercomputer ranking

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:29:19 +0000

China took the supercomputer crown by relying on CPUs and not GPUs like other models.

Oracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasons

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:16:34 +0000

Oracle's latest filings say it employs 141,000 people, down from 162,000 last year.