A private equity company has acquired Balatro publisher, Playstack
The new owner, Integrated Media Company, also owns Fandom, Gamespot and metacritic
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Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund
A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.
Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
The Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million on Friday alone. That's nâŚ
Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas has died
Marcia Lucas, who edited 'Star Wars' and 'Return of the Jedi,' has died at 80.
âWhat a jokeâ: Github Copilotâs new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
Amazon Pisses Off Animation Industy With AI Animation Fund
No one's happy about the Amazon AI Creators Fund, with two of the shows drawing even more negativity for different reasons.
SpaceX lands a $4 billion contract to help build Trump's Golden Dome
That's on top of another $2 billion contract awarded to SpaceX earlier this week.
Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves
Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls, narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, and perfoâŚ
Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.
I put Googleâs 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and itâs actually pretty useful
Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but itâs unclear why Google made it a separate product.
Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
Microsoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits. Someone going by the name Nightmare Eclipse has been publicly feuding with the coâŚ
Some of our favorite art TVs are more than 40 percent off this weekend
Art TVs arenât exactly known for being affordable, which is why Wootâs latest sale is notable. Now through June 26th, the retailer is discounting SamsâŚ
Waymo Is Fleetmogging Tesla in Texas
Even on it's home turf, Tesla's driverless car numbers are unimpressive.
The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy
"If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox â but if you're 19, oh my God, thiâŚ
RIP Marcia Lucas, Award-Winning Editor of âStar Warsâ
Oft described as the beating heart of 'Star Wars,' Marcia Lucas' editing work includes 'Taxi Driver,' American Grafitti,' and more.
Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: âThis Is a Warâ
One super PAC is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. Theyâre both spending millions to influence this yearâs elections.
Listen to the new Steam Controller buzz to the tune of Doom
You may have heard that Valve's new Steam Controller can ring like a telephone or do the Wilhelm scream. But did you know it can sing songs, too? Let âŚ
Pebblebeeâs Halo watches my back and my belongings
I live in a part of Los Angeles where I feel safer bringing pepper spray on walks. The problem is, I don't always remember to bring it with me, and itâŚ
The Arduboy FX-C is an excellent time killer you might forget youâre carrying
As handheld consoles continue to grow and push the limits of what you can actually hold in your hands, the Arduboy FX-C comes in a refreshingly pocketâŚ
5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription
The Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.
Anthropicâs alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or âVatican-washing?â
Experts say AI firmâs engagement with Vatican risks creating âfeelgoodâ discourse that lacks critical examinationWhy did Anthropicâs founder sit besidâŚ
How one founderâs bet on âthe old school webâ is paying off
Craig Campbell walked away from the river of investor money flowing into AI to create, of all things, a website. Sure, Campbell probably could have stâŚ
AI grifters are creating fake Black people to sell Shein junk
Aliyah, a light-skinned Black woman dressed in country-western gear, is struggling to sell metal buckles she handmade on TikTok. In a video for the soâŚ
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026
Weâve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights
The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pelletâŚ
TikTokâs road to becoming a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
You Know Your Grill Needs Cleaning. Here's How to Do It Right
A semi-regular scouring will keep your grill from rotting itself to an early grave.
Shopping for a Rowing Machine? Watch This First video
Want to experience the thrill of rowing from the comfort of home? In this video, PCMag Managing Editor Angela Moscaritolo explains the different typesâŚ
Sometimes, a short game hits the spot
Slots & Daggers, a low-key, fantasy-themed slot machine roguelike, was one of my favorite games last year. That may sound like a complicated descrâŚ
Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and other new indie games worth checking out
Indie Game Roundup: Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and more