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Nike is heading back to Amazon. The sneaker company will soon begin selling products directly through the platform, according to reporting by The Information. This hasn’t happened since 2019, when Nike left Amazon to move toward a “more direct, personal” retail experience.

That’s not the only reason Nike abandoned the online retail giant after just two years on the platform. The shoe manufacturer partly blamed the decision on Amazon’s inability to curb counterfeit goods and unlicensed sellers.

Nike’s direct-to-consumer pivot was working well, for a while. Sales spiked during the pandemic, as did all online shopping, but has gone downhill in the years since. CEO Elliott Hill, who started in October, has prioritized building back Nike’s wholesale business.

Nike products have been available on Amazon throughout these past six years, but in a roundabout way. Third-party sellers were allowed to hawk its wares, though Amazon is putting the kibosh on that. The Information reports that these merchants have been told that they have until July 19 to stop selling certain Nike items.

So Nike shoes will soon be easier to buy online. That’s the good news. The bad news is that they are likely to be more expensive. CNBC has reported that the company plans on raising prices on all of its products, which goes into effect on June 1.

This is likely in response to the on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again (on-again) tariffs mandated by President Trump via his poison pen. The price of adult clothing and shoes will rise by $2 to $10 per item. Some items won’t be impacted, like cheaper goods and children’s products.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/nike-comes-back-to-amazon-following-a-six-year-absence-152621298.html?src=rss 

The high-end iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max is available for $779 via Wellbots as part of a Memorial Day promotion. That’s a giant discount of $620. This is exclusive to Engadget readers, so enter the code ENGD620 at checkout to secure the deal.

The Roomba Combo 10 Max is one of the company’s most advanced robovacs. It comes with all kinds of bells and whistles, including a mop, a self-emptying bin and an autowash dock. That’s right. It’ll wash and dry the mop pads all on its own. At the time of its release last year, this was the first robot vacuum on the market that could do that.

The software is also advanced enough to know which areas of the home get dirtiest fastest, adjusting cleaning power accordingly. It also boosts suction power when rolling over a carpet, which is something pet owners will likely be happy about. All adjustments are made via the iRobot app, and this app will even let people know when it’s time for a manual maintenance task.

The mopping tank holds enough water for seven continuous days of use, which is nice, and the debris gets off-loaded into an enclosed bag for easy disposal. The only downside with this model is the exorbitant $1,399 asking price. Luckily, this deal has taken care of that.

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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/irobots-roomba-combo-10-max-is-620-off-for-memorial-day-130047519.html?src=rss 

Would you believe Google really wants to sell you on its AI? This week, we dive into the news from Google I/O 2025 with Engadget’s Karissa Bell. We discuss how Gemini is headed to even more places, as well as Karissa’s brief hands-on with Google’s prototype XR glasses. It seems like Google is trying a bit harder now than it did with Google Glass and its defunct Daydream VR platform. But will the company end up giving up again, or does it really have a shot against Meta and Apple?

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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/engadget-podcast-the-ai-and-xr-of-google-io-2025-131552868.html?src=rss 

If you’re on grilling duty this Memorial Day and stressing about getting the steak and veggies just right, we’ve got a deal for you. The MasterClass Memorial Day sale, running from May 22 to 26, offers up to 40 percent off all subscriptions to the video learning platform. Starting at $72, you can learn how to grill from legendary Texas BBQ master Aaron Franklin, then enjoy other courses for a full year. Just make sure to subscribe before the end of Memorial Day itself to take advantage of the discount.

When you take a MasterClass course, one of the world’s top experts guides you through a series of videos on how to approach their craft. The Memorial Day deal drops the cost of a Standard subscription to $6 per month when billed annually, which comes out to $72 in total. That gives you access to more than 200 courses for a year, though you can only watch them on a device connected to the internet. It makes an excellent gift for someone you love — or for yourself.

MasterClass is also discounting its higher tiers for Memorial Day. With a Plus subscription, you can watch MasterClass courses on two devices at once, and download them to watch offline whenever you want. A Premium subscription boosts the number of devices to six. The latter also includes access to MasterClass On Call, which lets you chat with AI recreations of MasterClass experts (Although, as our review notes, that feature still needs a bit of polishing.)

After you’ve wowed your friends and family with your new grilling skills, MasterClass has plenty of other lessons that you can explore to continue your education. Creative writers can check out the BBC Maestro course that “resurrects” Agatha Christie, using her notes, an actress and AI rendering to teach the art of crafting a killer mystery. The platform also just launched a 20-episode series on healthy skin, featuring a panel of accredited dermatologists and cosmeticians.

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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/masterclass-subscriptions-are-40-percent-off-for-memorial-day-121509629.html?src=rss 

Bandai Namco has confirmed the rumors going around that Elden Ring will be adapted into a live-action movie. The project will be produced by Bandai Namco and American film company A24, and it will be helmed by filmmaker Alex Garland, who directed Ex Machina, Annihilation, Civil War and Warfare. He was also the novelist behind The Beach and had written the movies 28 Days Later, Dredd and 28 Years Later. The film will be produced by Peter Rice, along with Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich from DNA, as well as with George R. R. Martin and Vince Gerardis.

Elden Ring is a dark fantasy action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware, which was also the studio behind Dark Souls. Like other “Souls games,” it has a reputation for being notoriously difficult, and a movie would allow people too intimidated to even touch it to experience its story and its universe. Martin, who’s of course most known for the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, provided the game’s backstory and world building. FromSoftware’s president Hidetaka Miyazaki directed the game. Miyazaki was also the director behind the Dark Souls series, Bloodborne and Sekiro. 

Not much is known about the movie adaptation at the moment other than what Bandai Namco has announced. There are no stars attached to it yet, or a target release date. Fans do have Elden Ring Nightreign to look forward to, however: The co-op survival spinoff will be available on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S starting on May 30. 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/an-elden-ring-movie-directed-by-alex-garland-is-in-the-works-123042735.html?src=rss 

Whether you are trying to free up storage space or just want to tidy up your system, uninstalling apps on a Mac is a straightforward process. In many cases, removing an application is as simple as dragging it to the Trash, but depending on how the app was installed, there may be a few extra steps involved. Third-party tools are an option, but in most cases, you can uninstall Mac apps easily yourself. Some apps also leave behind associated files that you may want to get rid of to free up space, or to remove every last trace for a cleaner uninstall. Here is a step-by-step guide to uninstalling apps on a Mac, covering several different methods to help you manage your device effectively.

How to uninstall apps from Launchpad

Launchpad provides a simple way to remove apps that were downloaded from the App Store.

Open Launchpad by clicking its icon in the Dock or by pinching closed with your thumb and three fingers on the trackpad.

Find the app you want to delete. You can look it up in the search bar at the top if needed.

Press and hold the app icon until it starts to jiggle.

Click the small X button in the app icon’s corner.

Confirm by clicking Delete.

If you do not see an X button, the app was likely not installed from the App Store. In that case, you will need to use a different method to remove it.

How to uninstall apps by moving them to Trash

For apps downloaded from the internet or installed from a disk, you can uninstall them manually through Finder.

Open Finder.

Navigate to the Applications folder.

Locate the app you want to uninstall.

Drag the app to the Trash in the Dock, or right-click the app and select Move to Trash.

To completely remove the app, right-click on the Trash and select Empty Trash.

Some applications may require you to enter your administrator password to complete the deletion. Also, don’t empty your Trash too quickly after an install. Whether it’s a program or files associated with one, it can be easier to retrieve those things if they’re still lingering in your Trash.

How to use an app’s uninstaller

Certain apps come with their own built-in uninstallers, especially larger programs like Adobe products, Microsoft Office or antivirus software. These uninstallers are designed to remove the app and all associated files.

Open the Applications folder in Finder.

Look for a folder associated with the app you want to uninstall.

Open the folder and find the uninstaller tool, often labeled as Uninstall [App Name] or something similar.

Double-click the uninstaller and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you do not see an uninstaller, check the app’s official website for specific removal instructions.

How to delete app leftovers manually

Dragging an app to the Trash usually removes the application, but some support files, caches, and preferences can remain on your Mac. These leftover files do not typically harm your system, but they can take up unnecessary space over time.

To manually delete leftover files:

Open Finder and click Go in the menu bar.

Select Go to Folder.

Type ~/Library and press Return.

Search for any folders or files related to the app. Common places to check include:

~/Library/Application Support/

~/Library/Preferences/

~/Library/Caches/

Move any related files or folders to the Trash.

Empty Trash to permanently remove them.

Be cautious when deleting files from the Library folder. Only remove files that are clearly associated with the app you uninstalled.

How to uninstall apps using Terminal

For users comfortable with command-line tools, Terminal offers another way to remove apps. This method can be useful for stubborn apps that do not uninstall easily through other methods.

Open Terminal from Applications > Utilities.

Type the following command: sudo rm -rf (do not press return/enter just yet), then drag across the app you wish to uninstall, and Terminal will automatically paste its path. Then press enter/return.

Enter your administrator password when prompted and hit return to complete the action.

Terminal does not provide a confirmation message, so make sure you enter the correct app name before executing the command.

How to uninstall system apps and default apps

MacOS does not allow users to remove core system apps like Safari, Messages or Mail through standard methods. These apps are protected to maintain system stability.

While it is technically possible to delete system apps using Terminal commands and disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP), this is not recommended. Removing system apps can cause unexpected behavior and security vulnerabilities, and may interfere with system updates.

For apps you cannot uninstall, consider hiding them or removing them from the Dock if you want to keep your workspace tidy.

How to reinstall apps on Mac

If you change your mind after uninstalling an app, it is usually easy to reinstall it.

For apps downloaded from the App Store, open the App Store, search for the app and click Get or the Download button.

For apps downloaded from the web, revisit the official website and download the latest version.

If you deleted a default macOS app, restoring it may require reinstalling macOS or using the macOS Recovery feature.

Keeping a backup of important apps or their installers can help avoid any inconvenience if you need to reinstall them later.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/how-to-uninstall-apps-on-mac-110020116.html?src=rss