3+ week, 2+ day ago (273+ words) Find the latest technology news and expert tech product reviews. Learn about the latest gadgets and consumer tech products for entertainment, gaming, lifestyle and more. Amazon just introduced an AI tool that will automatically translate books into other languages. The appropriately-named Kindle Translate is being advertised as a resource for authors that self publish on the platform. The company says the tool can translate entire books between English and Spanish and German to English. Amazon promises that more languages are coming down the pike. It's available right now in a beta form to select authors enrolled in the Kindle Direct Publishing platform. There's a broader rollout planned for a later date. Books that use this service will have a clear Kindle Translate label, which might serve as a warning to consumers. Translating a book isn't a matter of just swapping…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (290+ words) The busiest section of the holiday season is just two weeks away and we're shoring up our reviews library with some of the products that might be on your list. We've got another well-rounded round-up this week, spanning multiple product categories and even taking another look at an older device. Read on for everything you might've missed. Apple's entry-level smartwatch has improved so much it basically delivers an experience that's comparable to pricier Apple Watches. The revamped Apple Vision Pro is faster and more comfortable than the original, but its limited ecosystem still makes it better suited to developers than consumers. DJI has added impressive tech to the Neo 2 that makes it the best personal drone on the market. If you prefer beefier rigs, the Predator Triton 14 AI might not be for you. But for anyone who appreciates a truly…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (310+ words) Find the latest technology news and expert tech product reviews. Learn about the latest gadgets and consumer tech products for entertainment, gaming, lifestyle and more. For those of us living in the Apple ecosystem, the App Store is second nature. It's a core part of the Apple experience and the go-to spot for any applications you might want for your device. So I was fairly shocked to learn that up until today, the link apps.apple.com would send you to a page with information about the App Store, but not actually take you to said digital storefront. That's right, it took until the year 2025 for Apple to create a browser version of the App Store. Maybe it never seemed necessary since the App Store is pre-loaded on any Apple device. I don't foresee many edge cases where I'd want…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (104+ words) Engadget's Best of 2025: phones, tablets, cameras, even EVs! " 1:40 Reuters reports Meta projected 10% of its revenue ($16B) came from ads for scams this year " 32:20 Moto Edge 70 is another super thin smartphone, but who wants it? " 41:43 Netflix is going big on video podcasts in 2026 " 42:56 You can now stream PS5 games you own to the PS Portal via the cloud " 48:23 Around Engadget: Why DJI drones may be banned in the U.S. " 52:27 Pop culture picks " 56:05 Host: Devindra HardawarGuest: Billy SteeleProducer: Ben Ellman Music: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (279+ words) Find the latest technology news and expert tech product reviews. Learn about the latest gadgets and consumer tech products for entertainment, gaming, lifestyle and more. Square Enix is laying off developers in the UK and US as it reworks its game development structure to focus on its studios in Japan, Video Games Chronicle reports. The mass restructuring follows the publishers' 2024 announcement that it planned to "aggressively" apply AI to its development process. The total number of employees being laid off isn't yet public, but Video Games Chronicle writes that over 100 developers in the UK could be impacted, possibly up to 140. The number of US developers caught in the layoffs is still unknown. In a slide deck for investors spotted by IGN, Square Enix characterizes its "Overseas Structural Reform" as part of its goal of "consolidating development functions in Japan." The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (278+ words) Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 knew how to lay on the camp. But it wasn't only known for having some of the most delightfully cheesy cutscenes this side of The 7th Guest. Red Alert 2 was also an acclaimed real-time strategy game for its time, and it's still perfectly playable today. Want to see for yourself? It's now as easy as opening your browser. The Chrono Divide project (via PC Gamer) lets you play the 2000 RTS in Chrome, Edge, or Safari. Although it supports Firefox, too, its developer says it should be avoided if you want "good performance." It even works in mobile browsers. Chrono Divide supports cross-platform multiplayer using all the original maps. (You can use some mods, too.) In fact, according to PC Gamer, multiplayer is about your only option. Red Alert 2's single-player campaign modes (where you'll encounter those "so…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (201+ words) Thanks to its latest Gemini models, the company says NotebookLM now has a four times larger context window than before and six times longer conversation memory. Overall, chat quality should be about ... NotebookLM, the one AI tool from Google everyone loves, is about to become more useful for studying. Google has begun rolling out an update that allows people to use the app to create flashcards and personalized quizzes. When you use NotebookLM in this way, you'll be able to set the difficulty of the material, as well as the number of questions or cards the app presents to you. It's also possible to select the sources you want the software to pull from by navigating to the Studio tab, meaning you can focus on what matters to you. With today's update, Google is also promising significant improvements to the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) The whole show will air in Japanese on the PlayStation YouTube channel for Japan, but the general PlayStation YouTube channel will show State of Play Japan with English subtitles. Catch State of Play ... Sony is bringing things home with State of Play Japan. The "special episode" will feature the same type of PlayStation gaming announcements as a typical State of Play broadcast, but with a focus solely on Japan and Asia. While we don't know exactly what Sony will unveil, it promises 40 minutes of everything "from beloved series to distinctive indie creations, the show, hosted by voice actor Yuki Kaji, will be packed with great games, interviews, and new looks at anticipated titles." Maybe if we all think hard enough we can manifest updates on Phantom Blade Zero or Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, which we first learned about at Playstation's…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (241+ words) Meditation app Headspace is bringing back one of its biggest annual deals this Black Friday. Through December 4, you'll be able to get 50 percent off the regular annual subscription price, bringing a full year of guided meditations, sleep sounds and mindfulness tools down to $35 per year. If you've been looking to build a better daily routine, this discount makes it easier to start. Headspace has become one of the most recognizable names in digital mindfulness. The app blends practical meditation guidance with structured courses and calming soundscapes designed to make everyday stress easier to manage. Its programs cover everything from beginner-friendly introductions to mindfulness to focused content on topics like anxiety, productivity and sleep. Get half off one year of Headspace for Black Friday this year. Headspace also includes personalized progress tracking, mood check-ins and optional reminders that make it easier…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) If you've wanted to check out The Paper or any other new NBC show on Peacock, you can do so now while spending less thanks to this hack. Walmart, believe it or not, comes into play here: the retailer is offering Walmart+ subscriptions for half off right now, bringing the cost down to $49 for your first year. Thanks to a streaming benefit for subscribers, you can then sign up for Peacock at no extra cost. Walmart+ subscribers are able to choose between a Peacock Premium or a Paramount+ Essential subscription. Considering Peacock premium would run you $110 for the year on its own, signing up for Walmart+ while this discount is available gets you access to the streaming service for less than half the normal cost. Just about every major streaming service has raised its prices in the last year, including…...