Meta has long required Facebook users to post under their real names (with some exceptions), but at least for Facebook Groups, the company is now offering new options. Members of Facebook Groups will now be able to participate under a custom nickname and avatar, rather than being forced to use their real name or post … Read more
Here’s how to watch the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on cable or streaming this year. Here’s how to watch the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on cable or streaming this year.
Hytale, a more action-packed take on Minecraft, will be available for $20 when it relaunches in early access, Hypixel Studios announced on X. The developer shared that it planned to relaunch Hytale earlier this week after successfully reacquiring the rights to the game from Riot Games. Alongside its $20 “Standard” edition, Hypixel also plans to … Read more
The 2025 Miss Universe title went to Fátima Bosch, and the runner-up handled it gracefully. Get to know Miss Thailand Veena Praveenar Singh. The 2025 Miss Universe title went to Fátima Bosch, and the runner-up handled it gracefully. Get to know Miss Thailand Veena Praveenar Singh.
Ubisoft has announced a new game prototype featuring voice-controlled AI teammates that understand visual context and natural language. This “Teammates” project builds on the Neo NPCs Ubisoft showed off with Nvidia in 2024 to demo in-game AI that can naturally respond to players. A key difference this time, besides the complexity of the interactions the … Read more
The breadth and reach of Australia’s pioneering social media ban grows as livestream platform Twitch has now been added to the list of banned platforms for users under 16 years of age. The nationwide ban is the first of its kind and encompasses Facebook, X, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and recently Reddit. According to the BBC, … Read more
Apple TV+ is offering six months of access for only $36 for Black Friday. The deal is live now for new and eligible returning subscribers and runs through December 1, giving you a chance to stream shows like Silo, The Morning Show and For All Mankind for less. It’s a short-term offer, so you’ll want … Read more
Here’s some light — and revolting! — reading while we wait for the Epstein Files to be released (or stonewalled). You can now peruse the Jeffrey Epstein emails, recently released by Congress, in a simulated Gmail account. “You’re logged in as Jeffrey Epstein,” the Jmail website reads. (Ick.) Luke Igel, CEO of Kino, and software … Read more
My colleagues on Engadget’s buying advice team have put out great recommendations for physical gadgets like this humble fabric shaver that are on sale for Black Friday. I, however, am an evolved being who swims in the digital ether, so my top product of the year lives only online — though DeleteMe will still improve … Read more
Google has started inserting ads into query results from its AI Mode, which was originally spotted by an SEO consultant named Brodie Clark. These ads show up in the bottom of search results in the Gemini-powered AI Mode. They are labeled as “sponsored” content, but otherwise look similar to other links whipped up by the … Read more