Months after the finalists were announced, a video game has won a Hugo Award for the first time. Gizmodo reports Supergiant Games’ Hades has won the one-time award for Best Video Game, beating out the likes of Animal Crossing and The Last of Us: Part II (among others). Creative director Greg Kasavin gave a virtual… Continue reading ‘Hades’ is the first video game to win a Hugo Award
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Listen to the ‘sound’ of Jupiter’s moon Ganymede thanks to the Juno probe
You’d think moons would be quiet compared to their host planets, but that’s not entirely true — if you know how to listen. The principal investigator for NASA’s Juno mission, Scott Bolton, has produced an audio recording of magnetic field activity around Jupiter’s moon Ganymede as the Juno spacecraft flew past on June 7th, 2021.… Continue reading Listen to the ‘sound’ of Jupiter’s moon Ganymede thanks to the Juno probe
Tesla provides free off-peak Supercharger use during the holidays
Tesla owners are already grappling with overcrowded Supercharger stations at times, and the company is taking extra steps to minimize those long lines during the Christmas travel period. According to Electrek, Tesla has made Supercharging free at some stations during off-peak hours (7PM to 10AM local time) between December 23rd and December 26th. The stations… Continue reading Tesla provides free off-peak Supercharger use during the holidays
Microsoft had to use Xbox dev kits to run a ‘Halo Infinite’ tournament
Even Microsoft is feeling the sting of ongoing Xbox shortages. Kotaku notes Microsoft resorted to using Xbox Series X dev kits (not pictured) to run the first big Halo Infinite tournament, the Halo Championship Series’ Raleigh Major, this weekend. Simply put, the company couldn’t find enough retail consoles to use — the “global supply chain… Continue reading Microsoft had to use Xbox dev kits to run a ‘Halo Infinite’ tournament
GM delivers its first Hummer EV
The next chapter of GM’s electrification strategy is officially underway. The Verge reports GM has started deliveries of the Hummer EV as promised, with its first “supertruck” (an Edition 1) rolling off the line at Factory Zero in Hamtramck, Michigan. The automaker didn’t name the initial customer, but that person clearly paid for bragging rights… Continue reading GM delivers its first Hummer EV
Nio’s new ET5 EV rivals the Model 3 with a claimed 620-mile range
Nio’s soon-to-arrive ET7 is practically tailor-made to challenge Tesla’s Model S, and now the company appears to have a (partial) answer to the Model 3. Electrek says Nio has introduced the ET5, a more affordable “mid-size” electric sedan. It starts at RMB 328,000 (about $51,450), or well under the roughly $70,000 of the ET7, but… Continue reading Nio’s new ET5 EV rivals the Model 3 with a claimed 620-mile range
New Toyota cars don’t include remote starting on key fobs
Current Toyota drivers might not be thrilled about having to subscribe just to remotely start from their key fobs, but what about new buyers? There’s mixed news. The automaker told Roadshow in a statement that remote starting won’t be available on key fobs for new vehicles. You’ll have to use the brand’s mobile app, in… Continue reading New Toyota cars don’t include remote starting on key fobs
ICYMI: We listen to Yamaha’s latest headphones with 3D sound
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As we get closer and closer to the end of the year, there are still plenty of… Continue reading ICYMI: We listen to Yamaha’s latest headphones with 3D sound
Adidas’ first NFT drop earns $23 million
Adidas’ first NFT effort appears to have been a success. The Block has learned the collaboration with Bored Ape Yacht Club, Gmoney and Punks has raked in more than $23 million in Ethereum between a $15.5 million “Early Access” phase and $7.5 million in a general sale. All told, the drop minted nearly 30,000 NFTs… Continue reading Adidas’ first NFT drop earns $23 million
Hitting the Books: AI can help us design the greener, cleaner homes of tomorrow
In his new book, SuperSight: What Augmented Reality Means for Our Lives, Our Work, and the Way We Imagine the Future, author David Rose delves into the current state of the art of augmented reality, discussing how the technology is already transforming myriad industries — from food service to medicine to education to construction and… Continue reading Hitting the Books: AI can help us design the greener, cleaner homes of tomorrow