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Google Now returns? Gemini Space could bring a Daily Hub feature to Pixels (Updated: Screenshot)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new feature called Gemini Space for Pixel devices, potentially as an evolution or rebrand of the current At a Glance feature. We’ve now found strings for a “Daily Hub,” feature within At a Glance/Gemini Space, described as a “space for content and suggestions to simplify your day.” This suggests Daily Hub could offer helpful content and suggestions similar to Samsung’s Now Brief and the erstwhile Google Now. Update, July 3, 2025 (1

Apple TV+ is having its best year ever, and here’s what’s coming next

Apple TV+ has been on a hot streak for a while now, with 2025 so far being its best year ever. And there are plenty more likely hits on the way. Here’s what’s coming. Apple TV+ has found critical and commercial success like never before No matter how you measure it, 2025 has been an especially good year for Apple TV+. Critically, the streamer has achieved a higher quality bar with its new and returning shows this year. It still has the occasional misfire, but those have more rare than ever.

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Prime Day deals include the Fire TV Stick HD for only $18

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is available for just $18 as part of the Prime Day festivities. That's 49 percent off, as it typically costs $35. This is a record-low price. The stick made our list of the best streaming devices, and we particularly recommend it for those on a budget. It j

PlayStation needs Neil Druckmann more than HBO does

I really wanted to love season two of HBO’s The Last of Us. For the most part, I did — but it was also impossible to ignore the online masses saying that showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann had lost the thread in season two. Some of that comes from creative choices the pair made in adapting the first half of the PlayStation game The Last of Us Part II to TV; it’s a story with a sprawling plot that asks a lot of the player and, as it turns out, even more of a passive audience. The season t

IdeaLab confirms data stolen in ransomware attack last year

IdeaLab is notifying individuals impacted by a data breach incident last October when hackers accessed sensitive information. Although the organization does not describe the type of attack, the Hunters International ransomware group has claimed the breach and leaked the stolen data on the dark web. IdeaLab is a California-based technology startup incubator that since 1996 has launched over 150 companies, including GoTo.com, CitySeach, eToys, Authy, Pet.net, Heliogen, and Energy Vault. Being o

Peasant Railgun

Peasants Celebrating Twelfth Night by David Teniers the Younger, oil on canvas. You may have been scrolling through the r/dnd or r/dndmemes subreddits when you scrolled past a comment containing the phrase “Peasant Railgun”, and if you were like me, instantly became confused. So my dear and sweet reader, I have taken it upon myself to find the answer to the question: What is a Peasant Railgun? What is the Peasant Railgun? During the tail-end of the 2008 financial crisis, 1d4chan released a po

Forget Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku Ultra Streaming Device Hits Its Lowest Price Ahead of Prime Day

While a lot of us make do with the streaming hub built into our smart TVs, there are ways to make things better. The simplest of these is to invest in a dedicated streaming device. There are a few different options on the market that really shine, but one of the most underrated is the Roku Ultra. See at Amazon The Roku Ultra is a premium streaming device, one that offers a huge number of features and is incredibly easy to use. It’s also normally $100, which might feel a bit too much for some p

The Best Mattresses for Heavy People in 2025, According to CNET Sleep Experts

With five-plus years of mattress testing experience, we use our different sleeping positions and body type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews. CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Nobody wants a flat, saggy mattress. Not only do they not feel good, but an unsupportive mattress can cause pain. There are plenty of better mattresses out there for those

xAI data center gets air permit to run 15 turbines, but imaging shows 24 on site

After months of backlash over alleged pollution concerns, xAI has finally secured an air permit covering some of the methane gas turbines powering its Colossus supercomputer data center in Memphis, Tennessee. On Wednesday, the Shelby County Health Department granted xAI an air permit that allows it to power 15 gas turbines while adhering to a range of restrictions designed to minimize emissions. Expiring on January 2, 2027, the permit requires xAI to install and operate the best available contr

How to Pick the Best Roku Device (2025): A Guide to Each Model

Rokus continue to remain our favorite TV streaming devices. They're super easy to use and offer a wide array of streaming channels. Their displays aren't fancy, but they offer just what someone needs: quick, direct access to their favorite streaming services. However, figuring out which one to buy is not so easy. There are currently four Roku streaming devices available, plus TVs, soundbars, and ones sold exclusively at certain retailers (not to mention older models still floating around places

Tripadvisor stock surges 17% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company

Tripadvisor stock jumped 17% Thursday after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing. The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close. Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.

Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases leak, and there’s a carbon fiber surprise

TL;DR A new leak has revealed all the official cases Samsung could offer for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The lineup includes a clear case, a clear grip case, a clear magnet case, a silicone case, and a new carbon fiber case. Unlike Samsung’s official Fold 6 cases, all Fold 7 cases may only offer back panel protection. Leaks about Samsung’s upcoming foldables are surfacing more frequently as we draw closer to the next Galaxy Unpacked event. In just the last few hours, we’ve seen live images of the Ga

The best Prime Day laptop deals on MacBooks, Chromebooks, Windows 11 machines and more

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Regardless of if you need a new laptop for the upcoming semester or for general use at home, Amazon Prime Day 2025 may have just what you’re looking for at a good price. Among the clothing, shoes, household essentials and other tech gear already on sale are some decent laptop deals tha

Shonen Jump’s Comics App Now Lets You Read as Much Manga as You Want

Shonen Jump’s manga reading app has long been one of the best deals in digital comics—free recent chapters, speedy turnaround on official translations of some of the biggest manga in the world, and access to a vault spreading across some of the biggest series in comics for $3 a month. But now the app is removing one particular hurdle that makes it even better. This week Shonen Jump announced in an email to subscribers that it was removing its 100-chapter-a-day reading limit from the app, which

Tripadvisor stock surges 10% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company

Tripadvisor stock jumped 10% Thursday after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing. The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close. Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.

EA's next Battlefield game may be in trouble and over budget

EA's next Battlefield game is supposedly arriving sometime in spring 2026, but its development is reportedly fraught with issues, leading some of its developers to worry that certain parts of the game won't be well-received. According to a lengthy Ars Technica piece about the game's development troubles and problems facing AAA titles' development as a whole, EA had lofty goals for the next Battlefield (codenamed Glacier) to the point that team members working on the project think they're near un

Pick up Amazon's Echo Spot while it's on sale for $45 for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's still a couple of days until Prime Day 2025 officially kicks off, but the sales are already here. There's deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Now, another Amazon device is on sale: the

iOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity

The developer beta for iOS 26 has been out for a few weeks, and as always,tech sleuths are uncovering features and details that weren't explained during WWDC . Among the latest discoveries stirring up conversation online is a safety and privacy feature for FaceTime that blurs your feed when it detects you in a state of undress. Should FaceTime detect nudity, it will display a message reading "Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, yo

There’ll Be No Dog Punching In ‘Superman’

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 could set up a Scream reunion. Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot expands its cast. David Corenswet teases the tone of DC’s Lanterns. Plus, get a look at Invasion season 3. To me, my spoilers! Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 According to a new report from insider DanielRPK (via Comic Book), Skeet Ulrich will reunite with his Scream costar Matthew Lillard in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 as Henry Emily, the owner of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Highlander Variety reports that Maris

Confirmed: A Rare Interstellar Object Is Passing Through Our Solar System

Update: July 3, 09:24 a.m. ET: On Wednesday, July 2, the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center confirmed that an interstellar object is traveling through our solar system. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the object appears to be a comet hurtling toward the Sun. Original article follows. Astronomers are scrambling to gather data on a mysterious object that’s currently hurtling through the solar system. Preliminary observations suggest it came from interstellar space, and if confirme

What's Green Chef Like? A Trio of CNET Editors Test the Healthy, Organic Meal Kit Service

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.4 / 10 SCORE Green Chef Buy at Green Chef Pricing Starts at $12/serving Type Meal kits Recipes per week 30 Good for Organic, healthy, low-calorie, pescatarian, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, Whole30, gourmet Score Breakdown Taste/results 7 /10 Value 7 /10 Ease of recipes 8 /10 Recipe variety 7 /10 Healthiness 9 /10 Pros Mostly organic ingredients and hea

Apple's China iPhone sales grows for the first time in two years

Apple iPhone sales in China rose in the second quarter of the year for the first time in two years, Counterpoint Research said, as the tech giant looks to turnaround its business in one of its most critical markets. Sales of iPhones in China jumped 8% year-on-year in the three months to the end of June, according to Counterpoint Research. It's the first time Apple has recorded growth in China since the second quarter of 2023. Apple's performance was boosted by promotions in May as Chinese e-co

This Dyson cordless vacuum is $180 off for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day is back again with a flurry of heavy-hitting sales. There are great deals to be had on small home appliances like the Dyson V15 Detect Plus. Dyson vacuums are not exactly known for being the most affordable. Advanced designs and brand name recognition make these house

Apple Suddenly Drops AirPods Max Below Its Black Friday Price for Everyone, Not Just for Prime Members

If you’re an Apple fan, then your life will generally be a little bit easier if you choose to stick within that ecosystem when it comes to your other tech. You can get tablets, smartwatches, and MacBooks, sure, but the most common addition to an iPhone user’s arsenal is AirPods. These are the best headphones for Apple users, and some of the best available in general as well. See at Amazon Well, that’s where a good deal can come in incredibly handy. Being able to save any money on these excelle

The 7 Best Kitchen Scales Reviewed by a Former Chocolatier (2025)

It’s hard to overstate the convenience of a solid kitchen scale for home cooks. Digital kitchen scales open up a new world of possibilities when it comes to upping your cooking or baking game, allowing precision in measuring ingredients, consistency in recipes, and efficiency in the kitchen. As more and more recipes are converted to grams (my favorite measuring metric), there’s no reason to put off investing in a digital scale, especially with how affordable these gadgets can be. Most—like our

A guide to the best sci-fi streaming this summer

is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. It’s that time again: for a third year running, the summer is looking pretty great for streaming some science fiction. There’s just something about cool fictional futures that’s a good fit for hot summer days spent indoors, and it seems the various streaming services agree. It’s been a pretty good year so far for the genre, with the ret

Like Google, China's biggest search player Baidu is beefing up its product with AI to fight rivals

In this article BIDU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pictured here is the Ernie bot mobile interface, with the Baidu search engine home page in the background. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Chinese tech giant Baidu has bolstered its core search platform with artificial intelligence in the biggest overhaul of the product in 10 years. Analysts told CNBC the move was a bid to keep ahead of fast-moving rivals like DeepSeek, rather than traditional search play

Wear OS 6 fixes the most annoying thing about always-on displays, and I couldn’t be more excited

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority After years as a power-draining setting with significant limitations, the always-on display on Wear OS smartwatches is finally getting a glow-up. Hitting wrists via Wear OS 6, a redesigned always-on display (AOD) will now offer more functionality, adding key controls to the screen. As someone who spends way too much time flicking my wrist just to perform basic actions, I couldn’t be happier. How important is an improved always-on display experience for you?

Here’s why everyone is using YouTube Music — even if they don’t love it!

Joe Maring / Android Authority Not many years ago, if you mentioned YouTube Music in a room full of long-time Google Play Music users, you could probably hear their collective sigh from space. Google retired its beloved service in 2020 and replaced it with something that, at the time, felt underbaked to be a true music player. Fast-forward to 2025, and while the groans haven’t completely died down, nearly everyone we know, including our readers, is using YouTube Music. This revelation came str

This fancy automatic espresso machine made me drop my Dunkin' habit - and it's on sale

The De'Longhi Rivelia is going to have a permanent place in my kitchen. Alison DeNisco Rayome/ZDNET If you're looking for a way to seriously up your home coffee game and you have some budget to do so, look no further than the De'Longhi Rivelia -- a sleek, fully automatic espresso machine that makes it foolproof to make lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, iced coffee, and much more. I've been testing one out for a couple of weeks now, and it's been a game-changer in my daily coffee routine (and ha