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Comic-Con Just Gave Us Our First Look at ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2

The first season of Ahsoka was about the search for Ezra Bridger. So it’s fitting that the very first thing we see from the second season of the show is that character. At the Lucasfilm Pavilion at San Diego Comic-Con, amid a slew of fanfare for the history of Star Wars animation, an image sits alone, with a big smile on its face. It’s Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, with a new costume that confirms his look in season two. When last we saw Ezra on Ahsoka, he had miraculously returned from Peridea

Interstellar Visitor Zipping Through Our Solar System Could Be a Hostile Probe, Alien-Hyping Scientists Warn

There’s a visitor in town, and its name is 3I/ATLAS. The presumed interstellar comet presents a rare opportunity for astronomers to study an object born a long time ago in a star system far, far away. But a new paper uploaded to the preprint arXiv server asks an intriguing question: Is the object actually alien technology? For Harvard astronomer and study co-author Abraham Loeb, this is not his first interstellar rodeo. In 2018, Loeb proposed that the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua might be an a

The ‘Doctor Who’ Comic-Con Pop-Up Offers a Fun Peek at UNIT’s ‘Black Archive’

Across the street from the San Diego Convention Center, there’s a secret trove of artifacts from some of the biggest clashes across time and space. Well, it’s not so secret: there’s a TARDIS photo op right in front to help you find it. Doctor Who‘s future isn’t yet known—even the identity of the next Doctor isn’t certain—but the show’s SDCC pop-up ties into the show’s past as well as its upcoming spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea. The “Black Archive”—inspired by the 2013 50th anniv

How Samsung's Galaxy AI Boosts Gaming Performance

You're just one swipe from clearing the final round or beating your personal best in the game you've been grinding through for the past three months. But at the pivotal moment, the frame stutters and a push alert hijacks your screen. Just like that, your six-month streak ends -- not with a bang or a whimper, but with a cheerful notification chime about your upcoming dental appointment. Mobile gaming has become serious business, and smartphones are now expected to perform like full-fledged gamin

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Killing Floor 3 Review: Two Bloody Steps Forward, One Step Back

Killing Floor 3 is a case study in contradictions, positively iterating on the best aspects from the series' past while introducing confusing features that would make more sense in another game. Put simply, the new changes make Killing Floor 3 a AA-feeling horde shooter with a battle pass. It's a pick-up-and-play arcade game with a loadout system. But most bafflingly of all, the game introduces a complex, grindy weapon modding system even though there's a rather limited arsenal to stuff all tho

Should You Buy an iPhone 16 or Wait for the iPhone 17?

So you're ready to purchase your next iPhone. You can take one of two routes: Buy an iPhone 16 right now, or wait a little longer and get Apple's next version, which is expected to make its debut in just over a month. What's the better choice? With the anticipated launch of the iPhone 17 in September, it could be a good idea to hang tight and either purchase the new phone or get the iPhone 16 at a discounted price. Apple still hasn't confirmed the existence of the iPhone 17, and we don't have a

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The Best Co-op Games to Play With Your Friends in Every Scenario

Despite how gaming has changed over the years, one thing remains the same -- people love playing games together. Whether you're solving a puzzle, hunting monsters or escaping Hell, it's better with a friend (or three). It should come as no surprise that games like Split Fiction and It Takes Two from Hazelight Studios, which focus on cooperative play, were critical successes. Some of my best memories are marathon gaming sessions with friends, squished together on a couch or logging in online fro

A Premium Luggage Service’s Web Bugs Exposed the Travel Plans of Every User—Including Diplomats

An airline leaving all of its passengers’ travel records vulnerable to hackers would make an attractive target for espionage. Less obvious, but perhaps even more useful for those spies, would be access to a premium travel service that spans 10 different airlines, left its own detailed flight information accessible to data thieves, and seems to be favored by international diplomats. That's what one team of cybersecurity researchers found in the form of Airportr, a UK-based luggage service that p

The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law

If a country fails to take decisive action to protect the planet from climate change, it could be breaking international law and be held liable for damages caused to humanity. This is one of the conclusions of an unprecedented advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal obligations of states in the face of this environmental crisis. The 15 judges that make up the ICJ, the highest judicial body of the United Nations, described the need to address the threat o

OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Earlier this year, I heard that Microsoft engineers were preparing server capacity for OpenAI’s next-generation GPT-5 model, arriving as soon as late May. After some additional testing and delays, sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that GPT-5 is now expected to launch as early as next month. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed on X that “we are releasing GPT-5 so

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 might charge on its side

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google’s rumored Pixel Watch 4 may charge on its side rather than on its back, based on leaked official renders of the watch published by Android Headlines. The watch may also get a roughly 25 percent improvement in charging speed over the Pixel Watch 3. Without charging contacts on the back, the Pixel Watch 4 will now have a “new array of sensors,” Android Headlines says. Th

Satya Nadella seeks to reassure Microsoft employees in layoffs memo

I also want to acknowledge the uncertainty and seeming incongruence of the times we’re in. By every objective measure, Microsoft is thriving — our market performance, strategic positioning, and growth all point up and to the right. We’re investing more in CapEx than ever before. Our overall headcount is relatively unchanged, and some of the talent and expertise in our industry and at Microsoft is being recognized and rewarded at levels never seen before. And yet, at the same time, we’ve undergon

Google’s new Web View search experiment organizes results with AI

Google on Thursday is launching a new AI-powered feature called Web Guide for organizing Google Search results. Web Guide is a Search Labs experiment that leverages AI technology to organize the search results page by grouping pages related to specific aspects of the search query. Search Labs experiments are a way for Google to test out new ideas by letting users opt in to those they find interesting. The experiments can be turned on or off at any time and include things like Google’s AI Mode,

Computing’s Top 30: Corey Axelowitz

Corey Axelowitz has contributed to many groundbreaking design innovations, from the two-pound 12” MacBook to Plano AI’s early wildfire detection cameras that meld computer vision and modern hardware. He also played a pivotal role in the 10-month-to-mass-production development cycle for the huupe mini—the world’s first smart mini-basketball-hoop game console that allows real-time multiplayer games to happen around the world. Recently, Axelowitz launched the Axel Hardware Design consultancy, whi

Tesla's stock plunges 9% after another weak quarter for auto sales

In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump, inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on May 30, 2025. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty Images Tesla shares fell 9% Thursday after the company reported a second straight quarter of declining auto sales, and CEO Elon Musk told analysts that there could be a "few rough quarters" ahead due to the expiration of federal electric vehicle tax

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Elon Musk Warns That Tesla Board Could Fire Him "If I Go Crazy"

As widely expected, Tesla's latest business fundamentals are not looking good. During the company's second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Tesla reported a whopping 16 percent decline in automotive revenue, its biggest drop in over a decade. There are no two ways about it: Tesla is in a full-blown crisis under Musk's leadership. The mercurial CEO has massively tarnished the company's brand, leading to plummeting sales. At some level, even Musk seems to get it. The richest man in the world

Pixel Watch 4 leak shows off a new way to charge

TL;DR A leak has provided new renders of the Pixel Watch 4 and its charging dock. The smartwatch is reported to have a new charger that allows the device to rest on its side. The charging contacts will be located on the left side of the device instead of the back. The Pixel 10 series has been getting plenty of attention lately, with leaks about the colorways, official teases, and more. But it looks like the phones won’t be the only Google hardware we get early information on this week. Now th

People are getting over $4,000 each from the T-Mobile data breach settlement — here’s why

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile’s 2021 data breach victims have started receiving payments from the $350 million settlement. While most users received around $56 or $226 each, those who proved extensive financial harm received much more — over $4,000 in two cases. Such submissions required verifiable losses, such as identity theft, and included claims for associated expenses like legal fees and credit repair fees. Last month, users began receiving their share of the $350M settl

Amazon launches a cheaper color Kindle and its first model for kids

TL;DR Amazon has launched a cheaper Kindle Colorsoft 16GB and a new Kindle Colorsoft Kids model. The Kids version includes a year of Amazon Kids Plus, a colorful case, and parental controls. Both devices use the same color screen as last year’s model, which we didn’t love. Amazon is still betting on color E-Ink, even if it had a somewhat rocky start last year. The company just added two more devices to its Kindle Colorsoft lineup: a cheaper 16GB version and a new Kindle Colorsoft Kids. Both a

Apple beats iCloud storage appeal over ‘deceptive’ paid upgrades

Lawsuits against Apple are filed all the time, all over the world. But one proposed class action over the company’s alleged “deceptive” iCloud storage plans was just shot down by a US appeals court. Here are the details. Plaintiff claimed advertised iCloud storage amounts were misleading, but court disagreed Jonathan Stempel writes at Reuters: A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected claims by Apple customers that the iPhone maker gave them less iCloud data storage than they paid fo

Apple’s website lets you create your own custom wallpaper with its logo

Apple regularly shares new iPhone, iPad, and Mac wallpaper to celebrate Apple Store openings. But for the first time, the company has now launched an online tool where you can create your own custom Apple logo wallpaper. Here’s how it works. Five Apple logo colors and background colors enable different custom wallpapers This week the online Apple Store launched in Saudi Arabia for the first time. To celebrate, Apple is giving users around the world a chance to create a custom wallpaper using

Deals: M2 Max Mac Studio $899 ($900 off), 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $160 off, iPhone 16 Pro, and more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are starting off with a seriously rare Amazon deal on Apple’s 32GB M2 Max Mac Studio with the 30-Core GPU at $900 off the original list price. We then move over to the MacBook world with the 24GB 13-inch M4 Air now undercutting the Prime Day price at $160 off alongside the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $240 off the price at Apple. Those offers join a host of MagSafe and charging accessory discounts alongside Amazon’s Renewed Premium 1TB iPhone 16 Pro at $489 off. Head

Apple’s F1 movie is getting a rare IMAX re-release next month

F1 The Movie is easily Apple’s biggest theatrical success to date, and now it seems the film will seek to extend its run even longer with an IMAX re-release. Here are the details. F1 is back in IMAX theaters starting August 8 If you visit a movie theater today, F1 The Movie is still available and performing well in many theaters across the world. It’s currently well on its way toward hitting $500 million at the global box office. And a new announcement confirms Apple isn’t yet ready to bring

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1Password subscriptions are half off for the back to school season

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 . That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $18 for a year. 1Password is running a notable back-to-school sale in the middle of July, but the deals more than make up for the chronological discrepancy. Many subscription plans are half off until September 12. This includes the

Our favorite smart air purifier is currently 17 percent off

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 Levoit Core 400S is the same price as it was during Amazon's Prime Day sale. It’s always a good time to invest in an air purifier , but in the summer, when seasonal allergies can force sufferers to keep the windows closed, they’re especially useful. And right now our favorite over

Mitel warns of critical MiVoice MX-ONE authentication bypass flaw

Mitel Networks has released security updates to patch a critical-severity authentication bypass vulnerability impacting its MiVoice MX-ONE enterprise communications platform. MX-ONE is the company's SIP-based communications system, which can scale to support hundreds of thousands of users. The critical security flaw is due to an improper access control weakness discovered in the MiVoice MX-ONE Provisioning Manager component and has yet to be assigned a CVE ID. Unauthenticated attackers can exp

Meta Ray-Bans vs. Oakley: I tested both smart glasses, there's a clear winner

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, the company partnered with luxury eyewear brand Oakley, appealing to an entirely new demographic of users -- athletes and outdoorsy types who appreciate a more rugged pair of shades. Both smart glasses have built-in speakers, mics, cameras, and AI, with the same functionalities for capturing videos and audio playback, be that music, a phone call, or the Meta AI assistant. However, there are some major differences in specs and desi

Xreal wants you to dump your Meta Ray-Bans with this trade-in deal - here's how it works

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

Everything you need for college: Tech gadgets to make school easier

As we approach back-to-school season, many students will be heading to college for the first time. This life-changing chapter can already be overwhelming, not to mention thinking about everything you may need for class. Luckily, technology has made things a lot easier for college students in 2025. Also: The best laptops for college You'll need a capable laptop to complete your assignments to keep up with your classes. When walking around campus, you need a pair of headphones to keep you entert

WiX Toolset: Introduce the Open Source Maintenance Fee

User story As a WiX maintainer, the Open Source Maintenance Fee provides funding for ongoing maintenance tasks that would ensure the long-term sustainability of the WiX Toolset. Proposal Open Source Maintenance Fee Introduction To ensure the long-term sustainability of this project, we are introducing an Open Source Maintenance Fee. This fee is required to be paid by all consumers of the WiX Toolset project who generate revenue. You can pay via GitHub Sponsors. We plan to enforce the mainte