Now Oculus owns the best VR battle royale game

It’s tough to imagine how much more the battle royale genre can expand, but with so many popular games already, it’s inevitable that new platforms like virtual reality will need their own spin on it. Population: One has managed to arrive as a breakout VR hit with its 24-person games and Fortnite-like gameplay, and now… Continue reading Now Oculus owns the best VR battle royale game

Here’s a teaser trailer for the ‘Cuphead’ series that’s coming to Netflix

It’s been nearly two years since we heard that Netflix and Studio MDHR are teaming up on a Cuphead animated series, and now we can get a peek at it in motion. As part of Netflix’s “Geeked Week” events, series star Wayne Brady introduced the clip which shows his character King Dice (the devil’s right… Continue reading Here’s a teaser trailer for the ‘Cuphead’ series that’s coming to Netflix

NLRB expands its Google complaint for alleged retaliatory dismissals

The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is expanding its complaint against Google to include three additional former employees of the company, according to Recode. When the agency first accused the search giant of illegally firing some of its workers for organizing, it took up the cases of two individuals. Recode reports the NLRB added… Continue reading NLRB expands its Google complaint for alleged retaliatory dismissals

House introduces five antitrust bills targeting Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon

Lawmakers in the House have introduced five new bills that would place significant limits on major tech companies, including Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon.The proposed legislation is part of a broader effort to step up antitrust enforcement against tech giants.The bills would place new limits on the companies’ ability to acquire new business and change… Continue reading House introduces five antitrust bills targeting Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon

Pulitzer Prize awards special citation to teen who filmed George Floyd’s murder

Darnella Frazier, the teen who recorded the murder of George Floyd last summer, has earned a special citation from the Pulitzer Prize board. If not for Frazier’s actions, one of the only official records we would have had of Floyd’s death was the press release Minneapolis Police published on May 25th, 2020. The nearly 200-word… Continue reading Pulitzer Prize awards special citation to teen who filmed George Floyd’s murder

Tesla shows off the $130,000 Model S Plaid’s performance

At an event last night, Tesla delivered its first 25 Model S Plaid high-performance EVs while CEO Elon Musk detailed all the new features that give it extra quickness and range. It also demonstrated the performance in person to several journalists to show what 0 to 60MPH in 2 seconds looks like.  Musk emphasized that… Continue reading Tesla shows off the $130,000 Model S Plaid’s performance

DOJ charges security exec for hacking a Georgia healthcare company in 2018

A security company executive has been charged for hacking into (PDF) the Gwinnett Medical Center’s network on or around September 27th, 2018. According to the Department of Justice, Vikas Singla from Georgia conducted a cyberattack on the not-for-profit network of healthcare providers in part for commercial advantage and personal financial gain. Singla was the chief… Continue reading DOJ charges security exec for hacking a Georgia healthcare company in 2018

Tune in for Tesla’s Model S Plaid delivery event at 11:15 PM ET

After a teasing fans over the last couple of years, Tesla will take the Model S beyond Ludicrous Mode tonight when it unveils an even faster version of the sedan. The Model S Plaid promises owners they’ll have the “quickest accelerating car in production today,” equipped with three electric motors that will push the car… Continue reading Tune in for Tesla’s Model S Plaid delivery event at 11:15 PM ET

Apple AirPods Max headphones drop to their lowest price so far at Amazon

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. Late last year Apple debuted its high-end AirPods Max headphones with balanced sound, excellent noise cancellation and… Continue reading Apple AirPods Max headphones drop to their lowest price so far at Amazon