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Fujifilm teases a medium-format version of its viral X100 VI compact camera
Fujifilm appears to be teasing a new camera that might combine the design of its X100 series with a medium-format sensor.
British human rights groups challenge the UK's Apple backdoor order
The order, which is only known publicly because of a leak, allows the country's security agencies to access private data of any Apple user worldwide.
The 10 best sleep apps and gadgets for a better night's sleep in 2025
We've tried a number of tech gadgets to see if they can help us sleep better, and these are the ones that actually worked.
Apple's AirPods 4 drop to a record low of $100
Apple’s AirPods 4 earbuds are down to a record low price of $100. This is a discount of $30.
Huawei allegedly 'benefited' from European Parliament bribery scheme
Police have arrested several people for questioning over their alleged involvement 'in active corruption within the European Parliament.'
1Password subscriptions are up to 50 percent off right now
Our favorite password manager overall is currently on sale. You can get one year of access to 1Password's family plan, which includes access for five people, for $30.
The Morning After: Is the Roomba an endangered species?
The biggest news stories this morning: Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review, Disco Elysium is coming to Android mobile this summer, Microsoft might finally be getting into handhelds.
The 5 best meditation apps for 2025
Meditation apps can help newbies start a new practice and help others add variety to theirs. These are the best meditation apps you can use right now.
RCS messaging adds end-to-end encryption between Android and iOS
GSMA has released an updated set of specifications for RCS messaging, which includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iOS.
Engadget Podcast: MacBook Air M4 review, Apple delays smarter Siri
In this episode, we dive into Devindra's review of the excellent M4-equipped MacBook Air (and briefly chat about the new Mac Studio).
The best GPS running watches for 2025
Just because most of the best smartwatches have built-in GPS as a standard feature doesn’t mean they’re going to be the right choice for all runners. I’ve been a regular runner for nearly five years and I tested out a bunch of the latest GPS running watches to find the ones that are actually worth your money.
The best laptops for college students
Here's the latest list of the best laptop for college and university students, as reviewed by experts from Engadget.
Facebook creators can now monetize their Stories
Meta will let creators on Facebook earn money based on how many people view their Facebook Stories.
Apple reportedly plans to add a live-translation feature to AirPods
Apple is reportedly going to give AirPods the ability to translate your conversations automatically.
The FCC is creating a new Council for National Security within the agency
The Council, which lists goals related to China, will include representatives from eight FCC Bureaus and Offices within the FCC.
Auracast support is coming to Android
Google is adding Auracast support to Android to make it possible to tune in to public Bluetooth broadcasts with earbuds or hearing aids.
Revisiting the Apple Watch SE in 2025 left me with a long list of update requests
An open letter to Apple on how to make the next Apple Watch SE all it should be.
The best budget laptops for 2025
Yes, you can get a great laptop without breaking the bank. These are our favorite budget laptops costing $1,000 or less.
The Engadget team's favorite productivity tools to get things done
These are the apps and programs we rely on regularly in our personal and professional lives.
Meta is trying to stop a former employee from promoting her book about Facebook
Meta has notched an early victory in its attempt to halt a surprise tell-all memoir from a former policy executive turned whistleblower.

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