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Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM drops to a new low of $699
Just days after the company announced the M4-powered MacBook Air, a version of the laptop with the M2 chipset has dropped to a new record low of $699. That’s $300 off the regular price.
Grab Anker power banks and wireless chargers while they are up to 35 percent off
One MagSafe-compatible power bank has dropped from $40 to $26 as part of a sale on Anker charging gear, which includes discounts on charging stations.
SpaceX's Starship explodes (again) during its eighth test flight
SpaceX has lost another Starship, as the vehicle's eighth test flight ended in an explosion just like its seventh.
ASUS Zenbook A14 review: A lightweight in every sense
The Zenbook A14 is astonishingly light and feels high-end, but it’s held back by its slow Snapdragon X processor.
Apple must allow app sideloading in Brazil within 90 days, judge orders
Brazil's federal court has ordered Apple to allow sideloading of apps (bypassing the App Store) within 90 days.
The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2025
You don't have to settle for plastic when buying a new phone case. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives.
Engadget Podcast: The M4 MacBook Air and Mobile World Congress 2025
This week, we dive into what's new with the M4 MacBook Air and Apple's other new hardware, alongside everything from Mobile World Congress 2025.
The Morning After: Buying a good graphics card is an expensive mess
The biggest news stories this morning: AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review, Volkswagen previews its €20,000 EV for everyone, House Republicans subpoena Google over alleged censorship.
BBC iPlayer is now available on Google's TV streamer
Google launched the streamer last September.
The best air purifier for 2025
The best way to improve the air quality in your house is by letting in fresh air; when you can't open a window, these air purifiers we tested are the next best thing.
Instagram is experimenting with a Discord-like ‘community chat’ feature
Instagram is working on a “community chat” feature that allows people to organize groups of up to 250 people in the app.
House Republicans subpoena Google over alleged censorship
The House Judiciary Committee is looking for evidence that the Biden administration communicated with Alphabet about removing content.
Victrola adds more wireless options to its Sonos-compatible turntables
The hi-tech record players are adding Bluetooth, UPnP and Roon streaming. Victrola's decision follows a disastrous year for Sonos.
How to find and cancel your unused subscriptions
Paying for what you don't use is silly. We've got tips and instructions on how to cancel subscriptions you don't need.
Apple's M4 Mac mini drops to a new record-low price
The M4 Mac mini has dropped to a record-low price on Amazon. You can pick one up right now for just $529.
Reddit's rule check feature will help users avoid breaking subreddit rules
Reddit has announced several new tools that seem like they were designed to encourage more lurkers to participate in discussions on the website.
Apple's M3 MacBook Air is up to $300 off right now
The M3 MacBook Air from Apple is our current pick for the best overall laptop on the market. The system is currently on sale for up to $300 off, which is a solid deal.
NASA is shutting down parts of Voyager 1 and 2 to extend their lifespan
The pair launched in 1977.
Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program
The US Department of Commerce announced changes to 2021's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
The best action cameras for 2025
These are the best action cameras you can get right now, including the top models from GoPro, DJI, Insta360 and more.

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