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Spotify and Universal are building an AI tool for covers and remixes

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:36:39 +0000

Spotify is working on a paid AI tool for covers and remixes.

Sony 1000X The Collexion review: More luxurious, but far from perfect

staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The 10th anniversary edition of Sony's legendary 1000X headphones carries a refined design that ditches the plastic for leather and metal. However, both sound quality and ANC performance are less impressive than last year's WH-1000XM6.

Samsung's has produced the world's first 6K gaming monitor

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:25:36 +0000

Samsung's new displays include a 6K gaming monitor and a larger version of the MovingStyle.

Spotify is launching verification badges for podcasts to help listeners avoid AI slop

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:17:07 +0000

The platform recently did something similar for music.

Insta360's Mic Pro has three built-in mics and looks like a chunky pin badge

staff@engadget.com (Mat Smith) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Insta360's latest mic hides in plain sight.

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop for Business has a privacy screen and quirky haptics

staff@engadget.com (Cherlynn Low) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The new laptops are geared towards corporate buyers, with a price to match.

Google I/O 2026: Live updates on XR glasses, Gemini, Search and more

staff@engadget.com (Cherlynn Low) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Join our liveblog as we bring you Google's news live from the developer conference, where Android XR and intelligent eyewear products were just unveiled.

Apple's new accessibility feature lets Vision Pro users control a wheelchair with their eyes

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Apple is previewing new accessibility features including Apple Intelligence-powered updates like natural language voice input.

AT&T is letting you 'build your own' wireless plan starting at just $15 a month

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:17:30 +0000

AT&T's 'build your own' wireless plan starts at just $15 a month, but only comes with 1GB of data to start.

Google won't rest until Gemini is everywhere in your home

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The company is making it easier for manufacturers to make more Gemini-powered smart devices.

Are you really going to talk to Gemini like that?

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Google's new AI features capitalize on the popularity of voice dictation, and a desire to leave the thinking to AI.

Airbnb expands into hotel bookings and even grocery deliveries

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Airbnb is adding thousands of boutique hotels, new services and experiences to its app.

Apple will broadcast a Major League Soccer game captured entirely with iPhones

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:10:38 +0000

Apple says the May 23 Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo match is the first major live pro sports event to be shot only on iPhones.

LG's UltraGear is a native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:05:01 +0000

LG has unveiled a new gaming monitor that can achieve 1,000Hz at Full HD.

Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Tue, 19 May 2026 03:53:09 +0000

The company is transferring workers to four new organizations building AI tools and apps, according to NYT and Reuters.

PSA: The first F1 race on Netflix is this weekend

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 18 May 2026 22:55:41 +0000

Catch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix live on a service that isn't Apple.

Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:33:32 +0000

The complaint says park visitors don't get sufficient notice they're being scanned.

X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:12:31 +0000

Free X accounts have been hit with major restrictions.

Sony raises PS Plus prices for one- and three-month subscriptions

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:58:57 +0000

Sony is blaming PS Plus price increases on "ongoing market conditions."

The jury in the OpenAI case has ruled against Elon Musk

staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic) — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:50:50 +0000

The three week trial ended with less than two hours of deliberation.