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Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more
This article recaps recent reviews published by Engadget, featuring the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Meta Glasses. It provides a summary of Engadget's findings on these and other products.
Best wireless headphones for 2026
This article presents a ranked list of the best wireless headphones currently available, based on reviews from Engadget editors. The selection aims to guide consumers in choosing the top wireless headphone options on the market.
Morning Legal Briefs
New York has become the first US state to ban smart glasses in all its courthouses. Separately, Ofcom has fined a porn site provider £630,000 for failing to implement proper age verification checks.
Morning Safety Dance
Concerns are rising over the corporate use of Chinese AI, with reports highlighting potential security risks and backdoor code in popular AI tools. The US is considering restrictions on corporate AI usage, while China advises ditching older AI versions due to security vulnerabilities.
Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more
This article recaps recent reviews published by Engadget, featuring products such as the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, and GoPro Mission 1. The roundup covers a variety of tech and gaming-related hardware.
Engadget review recap: DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Recteq X-Fire Pro and Alienware 27 QD-OLED
This review roundup covers several new products including the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera, the Recteq X-Fire Pro 825 smart grill, and the Alienware 27 QD-OLED gaming monitor. The article also features reviews for DJI Lito drones and the Dyson PencilVac, highlighting their features and performance.
Engadget Podcast: Tim Cook’s Apple era and what lies ahead for John Ternus
Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple on September 1, with John Ternus, currently SVP of hardware engineering, set to take over. The podcast episode discusses Cook's legacy and speculates on how Ternus's product and engineering background might influence future Apple products. Other topics briefly touched upon include Palantir's recent manifesto, facial recognition for ICE, PC market trends, Meta's ad lawsuit and employee monitoring, and a price change for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Meta is downsizing by about 10 percent
Meta is implementing another significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 10 percent of its staff, which amounts to about 8,000 employees. This move is part of an effort to increase efficiency and reallocate resources towards artificial intelligence investments. The company has also eliminated around 6,000 open job positions.
The new Storm Radar app is a treasure trove of data for weather nerds
The updated Storm Radar app from The Weather Company offers advanced weather forecasting data, including high-resolution radar, temperature, wind, and lightning strike overlays. The app now features AI-powered natural language queries and a premium subscription for full access. While currently available on iOS, an Android version is planned.
Meta is testing an Instagram Plus subscription service with exclusive features
Meta is testing a new subscription service called 'Instagram Plus' in the Philippines and Mexico, offering exclusive features such as longer Stories, audience segmentation, and viewing analytics. The service, priced around $1-2 USD per month with a free trial, appears to be modeled after Snapchat+'s success in generating non-advertising revenue.
Austria is pursuing a social media ban for kids under 14
Austria is introducing a comprehensive set of measures to protect minors from social media harms, including a ban for children under 14. An official bill is expected by the end of June, with improved media literacy and clear rules for platforms also planned. This initiative follows similar actions or considerations in countries like Australia, Spain, the UK, and Indonesia.
Webb and Hubble telescopes combine forces for a new view of Saturn
The ESA, NASA, and CSA have released new images of Saturn, combining data from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes to provide an unprecedented view of the gas giant's atmosphere. The comparison highlights details in Saturn's outer layers, with Webb's infrared view sensing clouds and chemicals at various depths, while Hubble reveals subtle color variations and atmospheric bands. These observations, taken 14 weeks apart, are valuable for tracking atmospheric changes as Saturn transitions through its seasons.
Baltimore sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
The city of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging that its AI chatbot Grok violated the city's Consumer Protection Ordinance. This action follows widespread criticism of Grok's image generation tool for creating millions of sexualized images, including those of minors. The lawsuit claims xAI failed to disclose the risks associated with using Grok and the X social network.
Here's how not to leak military information with your Strava run
The sports tracking app Strava has become a security risk, with recent incidents involving a French sailor leaking the location of an aircraft carrier and past instances of US military bases and Secret Service agents being identified. The article provides advice on how users can protect their privacy by adjusting app settings, using alternative running apps with caution, or running without a phone.
Hubble catches rare view of a comet crumbling
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of Comet C/2025 K1 breaking apart as it leaves the solar system. This rare event, observed accidentally, offers a detailed view of a comet's interior and its disintegration process, potentially providing new insights into the early solar system and cometary physics. The comet's unusual gas composition also presents a unique scientific opportunity.
The 5 best meditation apps for 2026
This guide reviews the best meditation apps for 2026, highlighting their benefits for stress, sleep, and focus. While meditation is not a universal cure, apps can provide guided sessions and motivational features for beginners. The article also briefly touches on meditation wearables like the Sens.ai Neurofeedback System and NeoRhythm Omnipemf.
Evening Legal Briefs
A watchdog group has warned that X may be violating US sanctions against Iran. Separately, a developer is suing a publisher for failing to deliver promised physical editions to Kickstarter backers for over two years.
Social Security watchdog investigating claims that DOGE engineer copied its databases
The Social Security Administration's inspector general is investigating claims that a former software engineer from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency operation allegedly copied two sensitive databases, Numident and the Master Death File. These databases contain personal information on over 500 million Americans. The investigation follows a previous whistleblower complaint regarding data mishandling.
X says it suspended 800 million accounts in 2024 over spam and manipulation
X reported to UK MPs that it suspended 800 million accounts in 2024 due to violations of platform manipulation and spam policies. The company identified state-backed campaigns, primarily from Russia, China, and Iran, as the source of these accounts, which aimed to spread disinformation and manipulate discussions, including those related to the US Presidential Elections.