23andMe is close to settling a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the company over a data breach that compromised 6.9 million users’ information. According to a preliminary settlement filing, the DNA testing company has agreed to pay $30 million to affected customers, as well as conduct annual computer scans and cybersecurity audits for three … Read more
Elgato has introduced the Stream Deck Studio, a new version of its creative control technology that targets professional broadcasters. This 19-inch rackmount console has 32 LCD keys and two rotary dials. The $900 price tag reflects that it’s not an entry-level purchase. The company collaborated with broadcast software specialist Bitfocus on the Stream Deck Studio. … Read more
Apple has revealed that it will allow iPad users in the EU to install third-party app stores on their tablets (without having to sideload them) starting September 16. To do so you’ll need to install iPadOS 18, which will be widely available on Monday. In April, the European Commission designated iPadOS as a “core platform … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Apple’s over-the-counter hearing aid feature. Designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, it turns the second-generation AirPods Pro into an OTC hearing aid. This follows the FDA’s 2022 decision to allow adults with less severe losses to use corrective consumer hearing devices without a professional test, … Read more
The iPhone 16 event is over, and now we’ve got plenty of thoughts to share after playing with all of Apple’s new hardware. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about the entire iPhone 16 and Pro lineup, and Senior Reporter Billy Steele joins to chat about his experience with the AirPods 4 and Apple … Read more
Valve has put a big discount on the entry-level (LCD) Steam Deck. You can get 25 percent off the 512GB model or 15 percent off the 64GB model, bringing their prices down to $336.75 and $296.65, respectively. The sale runs until September 26, while supplies last for the two phased-out models. The 512GB (NVMe SSD) … Read more
This really powerful Baseus 30W/10000mAh MagSafe Power Bank is on sale at Amazon for 40 percent off. This brings its price down from $46 to $28. That’s a record low for this particular power bank, but don’t forget to clip the coupon to get the deal. This is one of the best MagSafe batteries and … Read more
The newest collection of iPhones was revealed at the Apple event on Monday, including the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. If you’re thinking of upgrading to one of the latest models but aren’t sure about the differences between the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro (apart from the price), we can … Read more
Roland recently released the Aira Compact P-6, a battery-powered sampler with a built-in microphone for quickly capturing ideas. It also has a USB-C port and analog inputs, so you can plug in a high-grade mic, smartphone, or actual computer for more sampling opportunities. Roland calls it the “roving recorder,” probably because it’s small enough to … Read more
Last year, I watched my first iPhone launch cycle on Engadget and the fanfare of it all got me hooked. It seemed like I couldn’t call myself a respected member of the tech world if I didn’t own some shiny new technology. So I went to the Apple Store on the iPhone 15’s opening weekend … Read more