Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

The Mathematician Who Tried to Convince the Catholic Church of Two Infinities

In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor believed his new theory could help the Church understand the infinite nature of the divine. He miscalculated. [...]

The 'truth serum' for AI: OpenAI’s new method for training models to confess their mistakes

OpenAI researchers have introduced a novel method that acts as a "truth serum" for large language models (LLMs), compelling them to self-report their own misbehavior, hallucinations and poli [...]

The Vatican introduces an AI-assisted live translation service

The Vatican is leaning into AI. AI-assisted live translations are being introduced for Holy Mass attendees — the holy masses if you will. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican has teamed [...]

I found the best productivity mouse for work

A good mouse can make a bigger difference than you might think — especially if you spend hours each day clicking through spreadsheets, editing documents or working across multiple tabs. Whether youâ [...]

Damaged church floor may have revealed the grave of the fourth musketeer

This will not be turning up in the church rummage sale. [...]

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Everything you need to know about the new console reveal today

Thanks to Nintendo's January 16 teaser trailer, we've long known what the Nintendo Switch 2 will look like, and that it will arrive in 2025 — over eight years after its predecessor. Now it [...]

The 5 best mechanical keyboards for 2025

Your keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you’ll use for hours at a time, so why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the people who gush over mechanical keyboards can be a bi [...]

In 2025, tech giants decided smart glasses are the next big thing

There's a growing sentiment that gadgets have gotten boring. And while I don't fully agree, I understand why people might feel that way. Just think about some of the novel device types that [...]