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iOS end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling today in beta

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:20:49 +0000

Look for the new lock icon in your Android chats.

Google announces its first-ever discovery of a zero-day exploit made with AI

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:11:07 +0000

The Google Threat Intelligence Group said its proactive measures stopped a "mass exploitation event."

OpenADR and Matter are collaborating to let your smart home talk to the grid

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:23 +0000

This should make it easier to connect appliances to demand response programs.

Venmo's redesigned app offers more discreet payments by default

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:50:53 +0000

New users will automatically have post visibility set to friends only instead of public.

OpenAI sued by spouse of FSU shooting victim

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:11:58 +0000

Florida's attorney general also opened an investigation into ChatGPT recently on similar grounds.

Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:22:21 +0000

The Nitro Rewards program also includes discounts on Logitech G and SteelSeries gear.

NBC is turning Wordle into a TV show

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:50:00 +0000

The NYT's word game has been pretty much everywhere else.

Forza Horizon 6 has leaked a week ahead of launch

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:40:11 +0000

Unencrypted files were downloaded from Steam and shared by pirates.

TikTok is rolling out an ad-free option in the UK

staff@engadget.com (Sarah Fielding) — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:32:48 +0000

It's the first time an ad-free subscription has been offered in an English-speaking country.

Samsung's Bespoke update is big step towards a useful AI for your fridge

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Running a software upgrade on a fridge feels strange, but these are the times we live in.

Whoop will soon offer users in-app video consultations with licensed clinicians

staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:37:51 +0000

Clinicians will be able to see users' health data.

GM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving data

staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:45:30 +0000

General Motors collected driving data through OnStar and sold it to data brokers.

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:08:47 +0000

The singer accused the tech giant of illegally using her likeness to sell TVs.

Safari's latest trick could be automatically organizing your tabs into groups

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:51:08 +0000

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple could introduce Organize Tabs feature with the next major software update.

Liquid Glass tweaks are reportedly coming in the next macOS

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:50:00 +0000

The changes are meant to improve legibility issues with lists and text-heavy areas.

A new Subnautica 2 gameplay trailer just dropped ahead of its Early Access release

staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:29:37 +0000

Subnautica 2 will be available in Early Access on May 14.

NASA is set to begin training with a prototype of Blue Origin's crew moon lander

staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) — Sat, 09 May 2026 20:37:58 +0000

The space agency is planning to put astronauts on the moon in 2028.

The electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPO

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 09 May 2026 19:33:38 +0000

The startup has expanded to more than 230 cities across the world, but has yet to become profitable.

Porsche is discontinuing its performance e-bike division

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:12:10 +0000

The German automaker said it would refocus on its "core business."

Banned drones and routers in the US will still get critical updates until 2029

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice to allow software and firmware updates until January 2029.