2025-04-16

Your Android phone is getting a major new security feature – here's how auto-reboot works

Your Android phone will soon be able to auto-reboot after three days of inactivity, which is good news for you and bad news for thieves. [...]

2025-04-16

OpenAI wants to fix its image problem with a new nonprofit advisory board

OpenAI has formed an internal advisory commission to oversee its nonprofit initiatives, a move that comes as the company faces continued criticism over its shift toward commercial operations.<br /& [...]

2025-04-16

Yes! Samsung's new rugged tablet has an audio connector, but don't expect it to be a gaming monster

With enhanced durability, 5G, a removable battery, and a glove-friendly screen, Samsung’s new rugged tablet is ideal for demanding fieldwork. [...]

2025-04-16

DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs

Workers for the National Civilian Community Corps were sent home due to “new operational parameters.” The program’s long-term fate is unclear. [...]

2025-04-16

ChatGPT gets a useful new home for your AI images – and it could be the first step towards OpenAI's new Instagram rival

Look out for a new Library tab that's now rolling out to ChatGPT on the web and on mobile. [...]

2025-04-16

OpenAI’s new o3 and o4-mini models reason with images and tools

OpenAI is expanding its o-series with two new language models featuring improved tool usage and strong performance on complex tasks. The models aim for agent-like problem-solving capabilities.<br / [...]

2025-04-16

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV has solid 4X4 bonafides but mediocre range

Subaru has unveiled its second-ever EV, the 2026 Trailseeker, at the New York International Auto Show. It's a slightly larger version of the company's first electric vehicle, the Solterra, a [...]

2025-04-16

Sony raises PlayStation Plus prices in Canada

Sony is jacking up PlayStation Plus prices in Canada. In an email to Engadget's Kris Holt, the company said the increase would apply to subscribers' first payments on or after June 24. The p [...]

2025-04-16

These amazing stereo speakers look like they belong in Elton John's house – and I'd take a pair too if I had Rocket Man money

Stratton Acoustics' new Element luxury speakers look absolutely astonishing [...]