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The flashlight feature on your watch is underrated: An Engadget testimonial
Engadget editor Max Miller tested the flashlight function of Samsung Galaxy Watch and found that this often ridiculed white screen light design is actually more practical than imagined. The key lies in those moments when the phone is not at hand.
PS5 starts to have free TV stations, Sony pushes the console towards the remote control in the living room
US PS5 users can now see more than 100 free ad-supported TV channels in the media tab, ranging from animation to horror movies. This move coincides with the decline of game discs and the removal of European film libraries.
Things to know before switching to Mac: Right-click, inability to upgrade, and Steve Jobs’ single-click mouse logic
Engadget columnist Devindra Hardawar only wrote last year about why it’s time to switch to a Mac. This time he listed the details that really stump Windows users: right-click, Dock, upgrades and games.
Where should the subwoofer be placed? The answer is: direction is not that important
The bass wavelength is often close to 28 feet, and no matter how the speaker unit is turned, the impact will be limited. What really determines the performance of a subwoofer is its location in the room, especially the clear space in the corners and sound holes.
Phil Schiller steps down from App Store and press conference duties, Eddy Cue takes over after ten years
According to Bloomberg, Phil Schiller is stepping down as head of the App Store and product launches. Apple has not made an official announcement yet. The App Store returns Eddy Cue, and the press conference team is taken over by Nola Weinstein. The first event during his tenure is scheduled for September 9.
Putting Windows NT into the GameCube console, what are these modders trying to do?
The Entii for Workcubes project allowed the original GameCube to run Windows NT in 1996. YouTubers Jiga Tech and Michael MJD successively disassembled the machine and demonstrated it. The process was more interesting than the result.
The Slate electric truck cuts off the central control screen and brings its own technology in exchange for a starting price of US$25,000
Slate, a new American startup invested by Jeff Bezos, challenges the lowest price on the market with an electric truck with no central control screen and no built-in speakers. Car owners have to bring their own mobile phones, tablets and even Bluetooth speakers to get a complete car experience.
FTC sues Amazon for increasing prices at advertising auctions, 22 states follow up with claims of more than $20 billion
The FTC and 22 states accused Amazon of concealing a price increase mechanism in advertising auctions since 2019, allowing advertisers to overpay without their knowledge. The cumulative amount may exceed US$20 billion. Amazon refutes the accusation as "without evidence."
Why GameCube failed: Nintendo’s own four levels
This Nintendo console, with a total sales volume of 21.74 million units, second only to Wii U, was defeated by the optical disc format, the departure of third-party camps and belated online services. Nowadays, it has become a rare collection in the second-hand market.
Starlink Mini X comes with an extra router, what really needs to be solved is the antenna placement problem
The Router Mini built into the Starlink Mini
Apple steps up accusation of OpenAI secret theft: a MacBook becomes key evidence
Apple has presented new evidence in its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former employee Chang Liu's laptop contained confidential files such as circuit diagrams, and allegedly instructed colleagues to "restore" the device to eliminate traces.
GTA VI Overhauls Car-Jacking: Rockstar Confirms Hack Method Depends on Vehicle's Security Features
An IGN hands-on report reveals that Rockstar co-studio head Rob Nelson has confirmed GTA VI will vary its car-theft methods based on each vehicle's features—key fobs, GPS detection, and more mean stealing a car is no longer just a button press.
Bluesky has added a new hidden setting so that posts no longer accidentally appear in the air. Discover algorithm recommendations
Bluesky has added an option in the privacy settings to prevent all posts from the account from being recommended into the Discover feed visible to non-followers, but it cannot make the account completely private, nor does it guarantee that it will not appear in other algorithmic services.
Judge rejects Pentagon injunction: Anthropic says 'supply chain risk' determination is illegal
U.S. federal judge Rita Lin ruled that the Department of Defense's supply chain risk determination of Anthropic was "unlawful and unfounded." The conflict stemmed from the safety protection controversy of the Claude model and also affected the company's plan to go public before the end of the year.
X uncovered 200,000 accounts in the robot network, only 200 accounts were dedicated to creating negative public opinion in the AI data center
The X security team investigated suspected fake Chinese accounts and discovered a bot network with 200,000 accounts, 200 of which used graphics and text similar to those generated by ChatGPT to manipulate public discussions on US AI and energy policy.
Stripe and Advent reportedly gave up on acquiring PayPal, and their bargain-hunting plans were disrupted by a 40% increase
The acquisition of Stripe and Advent, which might have set one of the best leveraged buyout records in history, has been stalled, according to Bloomberg. PayPal's stock price rose by 40% in response to the financial report and acquisition rumors, which made this plan of picking up a bargain at a low price a miscalculation.
Use the "Shortcut" App to add a dedicated opening sound effect to Apple CarPlay
There is no need to wait for the car manufacturer to update the firmware. The built-in Shortcuts App on the iPhone can allow CarPlay to play customized sound effects as soon as it is connected. From Siri saying good morning to movie soundtracks, the setting only takes a few steps.
"GTA VI" takes 80 hours to complete the main plot and branch plots, the co-head of Rockstar North Studio confirmed in person
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson revealed that it took him 80 hours to complete "GTA VI". The game was launched on November 19 for $80, and the official released a nearly 27-minute extended trailer.
Flash memory is ubiquitous, but a wave of price increases in 2026 is breaking its comfort zone
NAND flash memory relies on the behind-the-scenes remedy of the controller to cover up wear and speed issues, but TrendForce predicts that NAND contract prices will rise sharply for two consecutive quarters in 2026, and AI and data center demand are bringing the price issue to the sun.
"Pokémon Champions" cuts out the treasure-grabbing and training skills, allowing players to fall in love with the arena again
This free battle platform removes the threshold for treasure hunting and breeding, and replaces IV/EV with 66 attribute points and Lv.50 rules, allowing a player who has played Pokémon for nearly 30 years but has always been indifferent to PVP to truly engage in competitive battles for the first time.
Apple TV monthly fee rises to $15, fourth increase in four years
The monthly fee for Apple TV in the United States has been increased from US$13 to US$15, and the annual fee has increased simultaneously from US$20 to US$120. The Apple One personal plan has also increased to US$22 per month, which is immediately applicable to new subscribers.
Panasonic Lumix L10 review: In the retro craze when fixed focus is dominant, it chooses to install a zoom lens
The Panasonic Lumix L10, priced at US$1,500, is equipped with a 24-75mm equivalent zoom lens and a 20.3-megapixel sensor. It takes a different route in a retro camera with a fixed focus lens, and tested the continuous shooting, focus and image quality performance.
Silent your phone but also silenced your alarm clock? These Android settings should be checked first
Turning the volume on your phone all the way down is very therapeutic, but the cost may be that the alarm clock doesn't go off the next day. There are several volume and power-saving settings hidden in the Android system that are easily overlooked. After adjustment, incoming calls can be silenced and the alarm clock can sound at full volume as usual.
Microsoft cooperates with AI data center accused of illegality: 45 unlicensed generators operate day and night
Aerial thermal imaging of the DataOne data center in New Jersey captured at least 45 of 62 generators operating simultaneously, all without permits. A former EPA official pointed out that this violation of federal law.