Amazon Alexa+ is now available in Canada

Amazon has launched Alexa+, its next-generation digital assistant, in Canada. The company unveiled the new assistant in February, and it has been making its way to more and more people since. Canada i [...]

A Computer Science Professor Invented the Emoticon After a Joke Went Wrong

In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously. [...]

Engadget Podcast: Meta wins its massive antitrust case

So it turns out Meta isn't a monopoly, at least according to a federal judge. In this episode, we dive into Meta's victory in the FTC's antitrust case, which it seems to have won mainly [...]

I Love the Death Stranding Games. Here's What I Hope to See in the New Animated Series

The world of Death Stranding is about to get even bigger. [...]

Activists Are Using 'Fortnite' to Fight Back Against ICE

Players are roleplaying ICE raids in Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto to prepare for real-world situations. [...]

Pennies With Purpose: Smart and Simple Ways to Use the Disappearing Coin

The classic one-cent coin is being retired, but it still has purpose. [...]

Microsoft isn't releasing a diversity report for 2025

Microsoft will not release a diversity and inclusion report for 2025 like it has been doing every year since 2019, Stephen Totilo from Game File has reported. Totilo asked the company if it was skippi [...]

DOGE is dead

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been quietly dissolved since the departure of de facto leader Elon Musk in May. [...]

Marvel rings in new year with Wonder Man trailer

"Acting is the sum of everything you've experienced. The joy. Sadness. Loss, Heartbreak." [...]