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A study shows that cellphone bans didn’t improve US students’ test scores
However, students reported improvements in overall well-being in later years.
Instagram is testing optional ‘AI creator’ labels
The company is encouraging accounts that frequently post Gen AI content to use the feature,...
Amazon opens up its logistics networks to any business
The first to sign up are P&G, 3M, Lands' End and American Eagle.
Lego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers
It's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.
Ask.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet’s favorite butler
RIP to the original AI search bot.
Sony will soon settle a PlayStation Store class action lawsuit for $7.8 million
Those affected will see their PlayStation Network accounts automatically credited.
GameStop is reportedly preparing an offer to buy eBay
The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could come as soon as this month.
Toilet maker Toto is here to help with the RAM crisis
It's pledged to invest more into its division making ceramics used in the production of...
OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app
It's like Microsoft's Clippy, but useful.
Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV’s lowest price ever
The cars made at the Giga Shanghai factory start at $39,490 CAD, or roughly $29,000...
Microsoft’s Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs
Xbox mode brings a console-like interface to Windows 11.
Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines
The company has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, whose staff is joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs.
Undead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, more Ball x Pit is never a bad thing.
Netflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel for ‘The Crown’
It will cover events from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 until Princess Elizabeth's wedding.
Nissan abandons plans for US EV plant
So much for 200,000 EVs a year.
Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and NVIDIA will provide AI tech to Pentagon
They join Google, OpenAI and xAI.
It’s Bandcamp Friday again
What are you buying today?
LG’s 2026 Gram laptop lineup starts at $1,150
They're available today from LG's website.
Apple appears to have discontinued its cheapest Mac mini
The compact desktop Mac now starts at $799 and comes with 512GB of storage.
AI performances and screenplays won’t be eligible for Oscars
Will that stop them from taking over?
There’s already a way to mount your smartphone to a Steam Controller
Just don't expect it to work with many iOS or Android apps yet.
Oura adds more detailed hormonal health insights to its Series 3 and 4 rings
The system will track potential side effects of various birth control methods.
Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100?
And why it's not exactly a PC gamepad.