At Google, a new era has begun with the debut of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. With the arrival of these new smartphones, some of Google’s earlier phone models are being discontinued. As 9to5Google recently noted, Google is no...

It’s the end of an era. Google has stopped selling these three Pixel phones

Apple’s iPhone is growing again. In the first major display size increase since the iPhone XS Max graduated to a 6.46 inch display in late 2018, the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro will increase to 6.3 inches from 6.1 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will grow to around 6.9 inches, up from the current flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 6.7 inches.

iPhone 16 Pro Max will be Apple’s biggest iPhone ever

Google launched a slew of new Pixel devices at its latest Made by Google event on Tuesday, including four Pixel 9 smartphones, the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch and an updated set of wireless Pixel Buds earbuds. We have details on all of the new devices spread out across Engadget, but if you’re already interested in picking one up, we’ve broken down what’s new and laid out your current purchasing options below. Most people should hold off on buying until we’ve given everything a full review, to be clear, but we did regard many of these devices’ predecessors highly — the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were top picks in our guide to the best smartphones, for instance, while the older Pixel Buds Pro made our wireless earbuds buying guide.

How to pre-order the new Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Apple’s tabletop robotic project is finally taking shape, as the company is reportedly aiming for a 2026 release. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the device will feature a large, iPad-like display mounted on a “thin robotic arm.” It tilts and rotates a full 360º, serving as a “smart home command center,” a hub for FaceTime calls, and a home security monitoring tool.
With a focus on Apple Intelligence and Siri, this device would recognize different voices in the house and perform a Center Stage-like feature to face users in the room whenever they speak to it.
While Apple has been working on...

Apple’s home robot could launch in 2026 for under $1,000

Google's live demo on Tuesday had some bugs, but the company showed that it's ahead of its rivals when it comes to bringing artificial intelligence to smartphones. The company's Gemini features for smartphones are real and are shipping — at least for testing purposes — in the coming weeks.

Google's live demo of Gemini ramps up pressure on Apple as AI reaches smartphone users

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

A bunch of the Engadget crew loves the Playdate, the tiny, quirky portable console with a load of great indie games and a crank on the side. I've long had my eye on it, but never pulled the trigger for one reason or another. I do get Playdate emails, though, and a surprising and hilarious one caught my eye earlier today (subject line: Mamma Mia!):

I like this ridiculous Playdate pizza case so much I bought a Playdate

Google’s second foldable phone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, has arrived. The good news is its eight-inch inner display is the largest on a folding phone, edging out the OnePlus Open’s 7.8 inches. Of course, it also gets the latest Tensor chip (and more memory). The bad news, if you were hoping for a price drop with this generation, is that the second-gen foldable costs the same $1,799 as its 2023 predecessor.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a bigger, brighter inner display and the same $1,799 price

Third-party apps will soon gain access to the iPhone's advanced NFC and tap-to-pay functionality. Additionally, Apple will allow you to choose which NFC app opens when you double-tap the iPhone's power button. Plenty of iOS apps offer basic NFC functionality, such as the ability to write NFC tags, read chipped...

Third-Party iPhone Apps Will Soon Offer Tap-to-Pay

Chances are you’ve got a couple of old video game consoles gathering dust in your closet right now. Would you be able to hook all of them up to your TV without some kind of adapter? Meet a guy who owns 444 game consoles and has them all hooked up to a single television, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Meet the man who set a world record by hooking up 444 consoles to one TV

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

In May, during its Google I/O 2024 developer event, the company announced new updates were coming to its Google Wallet app for Android devices. Today, just a few hours ahead of its big Pixel hardware event later on Tuesday, the company is rolling out the Google Wallet update with the new "Everything Else" option for US users.

The latest Google Wallet Android update for the US adds the new "Everything Else" option

After years of using a Google Pixel, I recently switched to a Samsung phone. This step wasn't easy, though—I had to part with my trusty Pixel and its clean, user-friendly interface. So, what prompted me to switch? Below are the reasons. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY. 1 Tons of...

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Google is taking steps to better integrate Gemini, its generative AI model, into Android. At today's Made by Google event, where Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series, the tech giant also took some time to announce how Android is reimagining what your phone can do with Gemini. That includes new ways to interact with Gemini on Android, like using the AI assistant to ask questions about anything that's on your phone screen.

Here's What Google Announced for Android at the Made by Google Pixel 9 Event Today

Ninja's DualZone air fryer is on sale for . That’s the lowest price we’ve seen all year for this kitchen mainstay. The sale drops $50 from the sticker price, which is a discount of 25 percent. We chose the Ninja DualZone as one of the , and the...

Ninja's DualZone air fryer is on sale for $150 right now

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Amazon Prime Video became the largest ad-supported streaming service in the U.S. this year.

Amazon Prime Video Doesn't Want to Be Just a Default Prime Perk. Here's How the Streaming Service Became a Major Player.

Apple is reportedly dealing with engineering issues affecting its first foldable device

Apple’s folding iPad now expected to arrive in 2026

Remember when Elon Musk ordered Twitter staff two years ago to “click yes” in an email to promise to work in “extremely hardcore” mode or risk losing their jobs? One of those employees who didn’t click “yes” just won a major ruling, according to the Irish news service RTÉ.

X ordered to pay $600K to fired employee who didn’t click 'yes' on email ultimatum

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Apple is reportedly forging ahead with a rotating, iPad-like tabletop device

Appears to be going full steam ahead on an -like tabletop device from which you may be able to manage smart home products, oversee household security...

Apple is reportedly forging ahead with a rotating, iPad-like tabletop device

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