Tag: engadget.com

  • Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google’s

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/F1F2E0797CE60F6E3B7174B4F0997341C0A895B1591BF255288422AFA6823A28/subgraphmysterio/resizefit_w1200;quality_90;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2026-04%2F0d87bb80-3106-11f1-bedf-5c0e4bdeec2e”] Mobile Smartphones Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google’s Users are encouraged to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app in the meantime. Jackson Chen Contributing reporter Sun, April 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sun, April 5, 2026 at…

  • Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wvcLTGJWmPrwNNFstokmoQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NTQ-/https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/key-art_3145.png”] Gaming Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate I didn’t expect the Playdate to be an ideal platform for pinball, but developer Amano pulled it off. Nathan Ingraham Deputy Editor, News Sun, April 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sun, April 5, 2026…

  • The Spaceballs sequel will be released in April next year

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/U7u.2vLdNHdLzpLrK1In2g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU-/https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/spaceballs2_9497.jpg”] Entertainment TV & movies The Spaceballs sequel will be released in April next year Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis and other original cast members are returning for it. Cheyenne MacDonald Weekend Editor Sat, April 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sat, April 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM UTC @officialmelbrooks.bsky.social…

  • Ursula K. Le Guin’s blog has been turned into a podcast

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zcTm.BT0K49x3eZZslqLUQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU-/https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/leguin_2355.jpg”] Entertainment Ursula K. Le Guin’s blog has been turned into a podcast The first episode of ‘In Your Spare Time’ drops on Wednesday. Cheyenne MacDonald Weekend Editor Sat, April 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sat, April 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM UTC For those will never tire…

  • An Italian court ruled Netflix has to refund its customers for price hikes dating back to 2017

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0AKgeWTWp5ZwZ_UMhdtzSQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2026-04/3e654bf0-3057-11f1-9e3f-733f76a43f86″] Entertainment Streaming An Italian court ruled Netflix has to refund its customers for price hikes dating back to 2017 Italian Netflix customers could receive a lump sum refund and an immediate reduction in monthly subscription costs. Jackson Chen Contributing reporter Sat, April 4, 2026 at 7:09 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google…

  • Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BxuhM.5wjNiNcQev8.zO7A–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2026-04/e5103820-3048-11f1-afd4-ae5094c93543″] Cybersecurity Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users The Government Digital Wallet can store official documents like birth certificates and driving licenses. Jackson Chen Contributing reporter Sat, April 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sat, April 4, 2026 at 5:50…

  • Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/95E338DB31EAB7C66E05CFDCF3338B6AD714D19F87DE446E306D812D8A81EC32/subgraphmysterio/resizefit_w1200;quality_90;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fuu%2Fapi%2Fres%2F1.2%2FOyVjBLQ1vNPCgSRITBHN8Q–~B%2FaD02NDA7dz05NjA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-%2Fhttps:%2F%2Fd29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net%2Fimages%2Fuser-uploaded%2Fiphone-17_8955.jpeg”] Mobile Smartphones Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available The upcoming OS will add Suggested Places and ads in Apple Maps. Mariella Moon Contributing Reporter Sat, April 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sat, April 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM UTC Billy Steele for Engadget (Billy Steele…

  • It’s no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/91C712FEA9D30E79037DE0D957E43116FC884F2AFBB17D22AC3953C4417BF5F3/subgraphmysterio/resizefit_w1200;quality_90;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2026-04%2F3b437150-303d-11f1-bdb5-9c20dbea287d”] AI It’s no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw The creator of Claude Code said this change is meant to manage the growth in demand for Anthropic. Jackson Chen Contributing reporter Sat, April 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sat, April 4, 2026 at…

  • The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science stories

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yniyiU70Pc_IrUDuJGUfzQ–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD05MDA-/https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/orionmoon_7042.jpg”] Science Space The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science stories This week’s most interesting science news. Cheyenne MacDonald Weekend Editor UpdatedSat, April 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC Add Engadget on Google UpdatedSat, April 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC NASA We got to share in…

  • Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OGQj4twCBwLaO8rhV7ZC2Q–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU-/https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/super_meat_boy_3d_9916.jpg”] Gaming Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out Plus, a rad 2D Western Soulslike and a lovely looking narrative-driven game about a first love. Kris Holt Contributing Reporter Sat, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC Add Engadget on Google Sat, April 4, 2026 at…