Amazon’s Prime Day is in full swing, and now that two full days have passed, some of us have gotten past our decision paralysis and checked out our online shopping carts. It’s no surprise that the Engadget team consists of people who are fans of tech (and non-tech) products, and we also love a good … Read more
AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has been flooding the internet, according to a report by The New York Times. Researchers at organizations like the Internet Watch Foundation and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are warning that this new AI-created CSAM is nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. Let’s go over some … Read more
There’s a new (ish) retro console on the block. The ModRetro Chromatic had a soft launch last year but is now “permanently in stock” for consumers. This is another machine that runs Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, like the beloved Analogue Pocket and others. The Chromatic features a magnesium alloy build, so it … Read more
Starting today, Google is bringing image-to-video generation to the Gemini app. The feature comes courtesy of the company’s Veo 3 model, which Google began rolling out more broadly to AI Pro users last week after it was initially only available to AI Ultra subscribers. To start using Gemini’s image-to-video generation, click the “tools” option in … Read more
Disney and the British free-to-air broadcaster ITV have launched a new partnership that will allow them to show each other’s shows in an effort to reach new audiences. ITV viewers will be able to watch shows including Only Murders in the Building, Andor, and The Bear – which lives on Disney+ in the UK – … Read more
Earlier this week, Grok, X’s built-in chatbot, took a hard turn toward antisemitism following a recent update. Amid unprompted, hateful rhetoric against Jews, it even began referring to itself as MechaHitler, a reference to 1992’s Wolfenstein 3D. X has been working to delete the chatbot’s offensive posts. But it’s safe to say many are left … Read more
Could it be that two of the most famous stars are together? Find out what’s going on between Sofía and Tom here. Could it be that two of the most famous stars are together? Find out what’s going on between Sofía and Tom here.
Digiday is reporting that media conglomerates Hearst and Condé Nast have signed multi-year licensing agreements with Amazon to allow its AI shopping assistant Rufus access to the vast library of content held by the two companies. Between Hearst and Condé Nast, Rufus will have access to Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vogue and The New Yorker, just to … Read more
The former mixed martial arts fighter underwent a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia, and he ‘died four times,’ Ben said. Get an update on his health. The former mixed martial arts fighter underwent a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia, and he ‘died four times,’ Ben said. Get an update … Read more
PJM Interconnection (PJM) is the largest power grid operator in the US, serving 65 million customers across the District of Columbia and 13 states, namely Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. But this summer, some parts of PJM’s power grid are expected to use … Read more