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Transportation secretary blames ‘routine’ equipment upgrade for grounding flights nationwide
FAA administrator Bryan Bedford also said there's "zero evidence of anything AI-related."...
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Engadget
Checking your Apple Watch's battery health is easier than you think
The Apple Watch's battery life is undoubtedly impressive but you'll need to keep an eye on the health of the battery to keep it working at its best.
The Verge
Work to replace old copper wire led to the FAA’s ground stop
At a press conference today, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that Friday's nationwide ground stop ordered by the FAA was related to work replacing outdated copper wire with a fiber optic line at a "remote FAA facility." The...
Engadget
Samsung may be getting rid of another One UI feature
Samsung has discontinued Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages in the US, and it looks like another One UI feature may suffer the same fate.
TechCrunch
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
BleepingComputer
Cursor confirms security breach led to malicious Claude Code extension
Cursor confirmed it suffered a security breach that let hackers distribute a malicious Claude Code extension through its marketplace after stealing credentials from AI infrastructure provider Fireworks AI.
Engadget
Is 1TB enough storage for your Xbox Series X? Here's what gamers should know
With games increasingly taking up valuable space on consoles, we take a look at whether going for the extra storage on the Xbox Series X is really worth it.
Engadget
Why is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 still the most popular GPU on Steam?
You'd think that gamers would always run the latest and greatest GPUs in their rigs, but NVIDIA's RTX 3060 proves that isn't quite the case.
Engadget
Uber drivers' information stolen in a third-party hack
Uber sends warning to drivers whose information was stolen in a data breach.
Engadget
Your new tech is still stuck in the year 1970 — here's why
If you've ever seen an arbitrary date in 1970 on your non-Windows device, don't worry, it's not glitching. It was chosen during the development process.
TechCrunch
Asian governments react to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s exit
Some governments moved to confirm chip supply commitments, while others are monitoring the impact on local projects or addressing ongoing investigations.
Engadget
Here's how much Apple AirPods cost in 2016 vs. 2026
First introduced in 2016, AirPods have improved in quality, offering a bevy of new features, but how has that impacted the cost to the consumer today?
Engadget
Whatever happened to Sony Xperia phones?
Sony seems to have its hand in virtually every device offering, but true fans know that one product line in particular vanished from the American market.
Engadget
What the circled "Z" on Google Maps means
If you've seen a circled capital Z on your Google Maps route, you should know what it means. It might save you from a ticket.
Engadget
Sodium vs. lithium-ion batteries: What's the difference between them?
Lithium-ion batteries may dominate today, but emerging alternatives like sodium-ion may soon have their time in the spotlight if we can manage key differences.
Engadget
Should you make the switch to Samsung Galaxy from Google Pixel?
Thinking about trading your Google Pixel for a Samsung Galaxy? Some of the biggest differences might not be the ones you expect.
BleepingComputer
US disrupts North Korean campaign behind $400 million crypto theft
S. government has disrupted a North Korean social engineering campaign called 'FaceStealer', responsible for stealing more than $400 million in cryptocurrency.
Engadget
Smart glasses could replace your monitor but they shouldn't — here's why
Smart glasses could one day replace your desk setup with a screen that follows you anywhere. Before you make the switch, there are a few things to consider.
Engadget
The weird reasons why your ethernet cable might be slower than your Wi-Fi
It could be hardware, software or something else entirely.
The Verge
Here are our favorite deals from REI’s giant Holiday Sale
Black Friday has become a shopping season of its own, with retailers once again offering discounts well ahead of the actual shopping holiday.
Engadget
Your iPhone has a built-in barometer — Here's how to use it
The iPhone's barometer is easy to overlook, but it's one of several sensors working behind the scenes every day, collecting data most users haven't seen.
Engadget
Which Android Phones Are Most Similar To The OnePlus 16?
While the OnePlus 16 isn't available in the US or Europe, there are lots of good alternatives.
The Verge
Tesla is inviting some people to buy a Cybercab ‘for personal use’ — but read the fine print
Tesla is doubling, or perhaps tripling down on its bold claims of an autonomous future with the offer to "select customers" to purchase a Cybercab for "personal use." But the gilded, steering-wheel-free two-seater will "only be available...
Engadget
Samsung is taking a page out of Pixel's playbook with One UI 9.5
A riff on Google's Pixel Screenshots could pull together fragmented information from across your phone.
The Verge
This tiny gamepad with dual analog thumbsticks pushes the limits of portable controllers
As much as I appreciate the ingenious design of the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con, my family and I can't stand using them as standalone gamepads.
Engadget
Tesla starts taking Cybercab orders for personal use
Tesla is sending select customers invitations to purchase the Cybercab for personal use.
Engadget
How long will it take you to download GTA 6 based on your internet speeds?
You won't have to ruin your weekend plans to download this open-world epic.
Engadget
AMD vs. Intel CPUs: Which is the better buy in 2026?
AMD and Intel CPUs have different strengths, so you'll need to consider what you need out of a CPU to make the right choice.
Engadget
One UI 9 is the final major update for these older Samsung Galaxy phones
Some of Samsung's older Galaxy phones are reaching the end of their primary Android OS upgrades, with One UI 9 as the last update planned.
Ars Technica
James Webb telescope finds ice older than the star it orbits
Radiation and collisions reshape the planetary building materials.