Mazda’s MX-30 is a strange EV, and it appears the company knows this. The automaker is pulling the small crossover from the US market after the 2023 model year. The company says it’s currently focused on “large platform” plug-in hybrids like the CX-70 and CX-90, and also offers conventional hybrids like the CX-50. The MX-30 … Read more
Stars who knew the ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ star and those who simply admired the man came together to share their grief over the loss of this comedic giant. Stars who knew the ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ star and those who simply admired the man came together to share their grief over the loss of this comedic giant.
A New York Times investigation uncovered earlier this year that the US government used spyware made by Israeli hacking firm NSO. Now, after an FBI investigation into who was using the tech, the department uncovered a confusing answer: itself, according to the New York Times on Monday. Since 2021, the Biden administration has taken steps … Read more
The devs behind AI-based sample editing software Samplab are back with a free VST3 plugin that generates samples from text prompts. The appropriately-named TextToSample is a plugin that opens inside your DAW or as a standalone tool, allowing you to type, say, “bubbly synth melody” to create a, well, bubbly synth melody to do with … Read more
No modern smartphone is completely carbon neutral. Even the most eco-conscious phones are only partially made out of recyclable materials. But you can help cut back on plastic usage by at least purchasing an eco-friendly case to protect your phone from dings and scratches. There are plenty of them, from compostable phone cases to ones … Read more
Meta’s consumer-facing generative AI tools based on its new Llama 2 model may not be far off. The company appears to be working on several new generative AI features for Instagram, including labels that allow creators to identify images “generated by Meta AI.” That’s according to screenshots shared by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi who often … Read more
Cardi B could face charges for throwing a microphone at a fan in the crowd after she was splashed with water on stage. Cardi B could face charges for throwing a microphone at a fan in the crowd after she was splashed with water on stage.
Comedian Paul Reubens, famous for his role as Pee-Wee Herman as passed away, leaving generations of fans in mourning. Comedian Paul Reubens, famous for his role as Pee-Wee Herman as passed away, leaving generations of fans in mourning.
I wrote my first synth review for Engadget in 2019. At the time I thought it might be a one off. Maybe it would afford me the opportunity to play with some fun gear now and then, but “Engadget synth beat reporter” was not something in the cards long term. Well, four years later I’ve … Read more
You might want to run antivirus tools if you use certain Minecraft mods. The MMPA security community has learned that hackers are exploiting a “BleedingPipe” flaw in the Forge framework powering numerous mods, including some versions of Astral Sorcery, EnderCore and Gadomancy. If one of the game tweaks is running on Forge 1.7.10/1.12.2, intruders can … Read more