Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

The 6 best Mint alternatives to replace the budgeting app that shut down

It's been almost one year since Intuit shut down the popular budgeting app Mint. I was a Mint user for many years; millions of other users like me enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all [...]

What is a recession?

Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, but there’s some disagreement on what constitutes a recession and what it means for you. Find out what a recession is, how one starts, how it can [...]

IMF chief warns advanced AI models like Mythos “can be used to destroy the financial system”

The head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that advanced AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos “can be used to destroy the financial system” if they fall into the wrong hands. I [...]

12 steps you can take right now to be safer online

There's a fundamental question you can ask of both the internet and real life: "How do I enjoy my time here without taking unnecessary risks?" In grass-touching meatspace, you can cut o [...]

BlackRock's Larry Fink says most CEOs think a recession is already here

As recession fears grow, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager thinks one is already here — and he says he’s not alone.Read more... [...]

Is a recession coming? Here's what Trump, Elon Musk and the president's allies are saying

As Wall Street grapples with the increasing likelihood of a U.S. recession, the Trump administration has gone to bat defending President Donald Trump’s stock market-slamming trade policies.Read more [...]

Is a recession coming? Here's what JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and other banks and economists say

Like the gyrations in the stock market, economists have gone back and forth on recession predictions. A year or so ago there was a broad consensus among experts that there would be a recession in 202 [...]

Chevron's CEO isn't worried about a recession

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday that he does not think the United States is close to a recession, although there are signs that growth is slowing. Read more... [...]