Beyond math and coding: New RL framework helps train LLM agents for complex, real-world tasks

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a new reinforcement learning (RL) framework that helps train large language models (LLMs) for complex agentic tasks beyo [...]

Here's how the Pixel 9a compares to the competition

After a mountain of leaks, Google has finally announced the Pixel 9a. There's a good chance you clicked on this article to find out how the 9a compares to its predecessor. The good news is you ca [...]

Grammarly's AI writing assistance tools now work in five new languages

Since its debut in 2009, Grammarly has only been available in one language: English. Sure, you could switch between dialects, including Canadian and Indian English, but if you wrote in any other langu [...]

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is bad for American EVs, but it could have been worse

President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" has squeaked through the Senate in time for this weekend's pyrotechnic celebrations. The bill festively shoots down a long list of environmen [...]

Lego Black Friday deals are here: Save up to 60 percent on Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter and more during the biggest holiday sale

Were you a Lego-set kid or a giant-bucket-of-Legos kid? I was a sets kid all the way — I loved, and still love, the zen feeling of building something incredible a little bit at a time. Also, every t [...]

The best Amazon Prime Day deals: Get up to 57 percent off gear from Apple, Shark, Anker, Dyson, Samsung and others

Now that we know October Prime Day is on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. If you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, sale events [...]

Patreon is raising its fees for new creators this summer

After August 4, creators setting up a paid membership page on Patreon will have to pay a 10 percent fee on their earnings under the platform's new standard plan. While Patreon currently offers Pr [...]

Engadget review recap: Ray-Ban Meta, GoPro Max 2 and more

If you prefer some variety in your review roundups, we cover quite the gamut this time. The headliner is the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, but we’ve recently tested a powerful gaming laptop, two a [...]

The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 is $100 off ahead of Black Friday

The era of holiday shopping is coming and there are a lot of great tech gift options for loved ones or as a treat for yourself. That includes the new Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is on sale right now fo [...]