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Huge Volkswagen data leak exposed the locations of 460,000 EV drivers

A Volkswagen software subsidiary called Cariad experienced a massive data leak that left 800,000 EV owners exposed, according to reporting by the German publication Spiegel Netzwelt. The leak allowed personal information to be left online for months, including movement data and contact information. This included precise location data for 460,000 vehicles made by VW, Seat… Continue reading Huge Volkswagen data leak exposed the locations of 460,000 EV drivers

You can stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend

You’ll be able to stream as much of The Morning Show as your body can physically handle this weekend, thanks to a new Apple TV+ promotion. After teasing some kind of Apple TV+ news on social media, Apple has confirmed that from January 3 to 5 you’ll be able to watch the company’s original shows… Continue reading You can stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend

In 2024, the camera of the year was a drone

Aside from the global shutter on Sony’s A9 III and some cool mirrorless options — the Fujifilm X100 VI, Panasonic S9 and Canon EOS R5 II come to mind — 2024 was a dull year for cameras full of small tweaks and minor improvements. Except for DJI’s Neo. For $200, aerial photography is now finally… Continue reading In 2024, the camera of the year was a drone

The Apple Watch Series 10 is back down to its Black Friday price

The Apple Watch Series 10 is down to its Black Friday price. You can pick one up for $329 via Amazon, which is a discount of $70 and nearly 20 percent off. Even better? This deal is available for multiple band colors, including jet black, rose gold and more. This is the company’s latest and… Continue reading The Apple Watch Series 10 is back down to its Black Friday price

CES 2025: LG’s bendable 5K OLED, Hyundai’s holographic windshield display and other tech we’re expecting to see in Las Vegas

You might have thrown out the wrapping paper and are readying the drinks for the countdown to the new year, but some of us are already getting ready for CES 2025. Shortly after New Year’s Day, many from the Engadget team will be packing our bags to fly to Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering… Continue reading CES 2025: LG’s bendable 5K OLED, Hyundai’s holographic windshield display and other tech we’re expecting to see in Las Vegas

LG slapped a 27-inch touchscreen on its latest microwave

LG just unveiled its latest microwave ahead of CES 2025. The LG Signature model features a 27-inch FHD display. We can finally watch stuff during the 90 seconds it takes popcorn to pop. Let us never be without screens! This is a touchscreen display that’s being described as “an immersive entertainment experience right in the… Continue reading LG slapped a 27-inch touchscreen on its latest microwave

Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets

Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, the company announced. The company originally upset customers by not only releasing a faulty update, but then telling buyers affected that they wouldn’t address the problem because the headsets were out of warranty,… Continue reading Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets

YouTube copies Netflix’s old ‘Play Something’ button in new test

YouTube is testing a new “Play Something” floating action button, borrowing a now-defunct Netflix feature of the same name. It works in much the same way, playing a random video that’s likely based on your previous selections, 9to5Google reported. Hitting the button starts a video in the Shorts player, but content isn’t limited to Shorts,… Continue reading YouTube copies Netflix’s old ‘Play Something’ button in new test

The best depressing games to languish to in 2025

“Papers, please” is a phrase associated with oppressive regimes randomly checking identification — the perfect subject for a video game. Papers, Please, the 2013 game created by Lucas Pope, used that as inspiration to put the player behind the desk at a checkpoint in the fictional communist country of Arstotzka. Your job is to review… Continue reading The best depressing games to languish to in 2025