Tesla is rumored to integrate Dolby Atmos in its electric cars

Tesla is rumored to be working on integrating Dolby Atmos in its electric cars in order to deliver better surround sound. Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. The company describes it as “expanding on existing surround sound systems by adding height channels, allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects.” Being around for 10… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to integrate Dolby Atmos in its electric cars

Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to all owners in North America

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta is now available to all owners who ordered the Full Self-Driving package in North America. It’s no longer limited to drivers with a high safety score. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to remain vigilant… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to all owners in North America

Thanksgiving Movies Leave a Lot to Be Desired. America Needs a New One—Let’s Make It ‘Coco’

It’s an annual fall ritual for which few culture writers would want to give thanks. Every November, representatives from your favorite websites—including, yes, WIRED—gather to discuss Thanksgiving-week content. (Or “gobblecon,” as it’s called in the biz.) Without fail, someone in the room eventually asks that most doomed of questions: “What about a roundup of great… Continue reading Thanksgiving Movies Leave a Lot to Be Desired. America Needs a New One—Let’s Make It ‘Coco’

Shark AI Ultra Review: A Multifunctional Robot Vacuum and Mop

I’ll admit it: I have residual trepidation from the last time I reviewed a Shark smart vacuum. The company’s other home appliances may be reasonable dupes for pricier options, but when I received its first-ever smart robot vacuum, I ran it 35 times and it never developed a map. I lived in a 1,000-square-foot house… Continue reading Shark AI Ultra Review: A Multifunctional Robot Vacuum and Mop

Critter & Guitari’s 201 Music Synthesizer is the long-awaited successor to its Pocket Piano

Critter & Guitari’s lineup of hackable music computers and video synths are undeniably unique. They do things that practically no other instrument can, plus they’re probably the most visually distinctive portable music devices out there. Its latest creation is the 201 Music Synthesizer, an arguably long overdue replacement for the company’s first product — the… Continue reading Critter & Guitari’s 201 Music Synthesizer is the long-awaited successor to its Pocket Piano

The best early Black Friday tech deals for 2022

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. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Black Friday may still be a few hours… Continue reading The best early Black Friday tech deals for 2022

Water recycling technologies developed for space are helping a parched American west

Whether you live in the rapidly drying American West or are aboard the International Space Station for a six-month stint, having enough water to live on is a constant concern. As climate change continues to play havoc on the West’s aquifers, and as humanity pushes further into the solar system, the potable supply challenges we… Continue reading Water recycling technologies developed for space are helping a parched American west

Twitter shutters Brussels office just as the EU brings stricter content rules into force

Twitter’s Brussels office is no more, according to reports, which could make it more difficult for the company to adhere to new European Union regulations regarding content moderation. The number of people employed at the office dropped from six to two after new owner Elon Musk cut the workforce in half. The remaining executives, Julia… Continue reading Twitter shutters Brussels office just as the EU brings stricter content rules into force

The best tech gifts for $100 or less

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. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. It’s dangerously easy to go over budget during… Continue reading The best tech gifts for $100 or less

SEA Digest: ThinkZone Ventures, TNB Aura launch accelerator programme; SOSV backs 5 startups in latest cohortGMA W22 will take place from November 202…

ThinkZone Ventures has launched the Global Minds Accelerator programme in partnership with TNB Aura Vietnam Scout, while SOSV’s new startup programme has unveiled five startups in the latest cohort.  New programme to invest in 5-7 startups Vietnamese venture capital firm ThinkZone Ventures has launched the Global Minds Accelerator programme in partnership with TNB Aura Vietnam… Continue reading SEA Digest: ThinkZone Ventures, TNB Aura launch accelerator programme; SOSV backs 5 startups in latest cohortGMA W22 will take place from November 202…