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Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone
by Dominic Preston on May 10, 2026 at 11:00
A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus. The most recent Ultra phones
Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really
by Boone Ashworth on May 10, 2026 at 11:00
Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.
Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They’re Flying Over NYC
by Aarian Marshall on May 10, 2026 at 10:30
One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.
How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
by Christopher Null on May 10, 2026 at 10:00
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.
‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe
by David Nield on May 10, 2026 at 09:30
The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.
by Jagmeet Singh on May 10, 2026 at 02:00
Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.
So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
by Natasha Lomas, Romain Dillet, Kyle Wiggers, Lucas Ropek on May 9, 2026 at 21:45
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
NASA is set to begin training with a prototype of Blue Origin’s crew moon lander
by staff@engadget.com (Cheyenne MacDonald) on May 9, 2026 at 20:37
The space agency is planning to put astronauts on the moon in 2028.
Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy
by Anthony Ha on May 9, 2026 at 20:32
Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.
The electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPO
by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on May 9, 2026 at 19:33
The startup has expanded to more than 230 cities across the world, but has yet to become profitable.
GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement
by Anthony Ha on May 9, 2026 at 19:05
General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Porsche is discontinuing its performance e-bike division
by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on May 9, 2026 at 18:12
The German automaker said it would refocus on its “core business.”
Banned drones and routers in the US will still get critical updates until 2029
by staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) on May 9, 2026 at 17:00
The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice to allow software and firmware updates until January 2029.
Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time
by Sheena Vasani on May 9, 2026 at 16:00
If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look. It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last), it’s on sale at Woot
The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally
by Aisha Malik on May 9, 2026 at 15:45
In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty.
Nvidia has already committed $40B to equity AI deals this year
by Anthony Ha on May 9, 2026 at 14:43
Nvidia continues to be a big investor in the AI ecosystem.
These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day
by Sheena Vasani on May 9, 2026 at 14:00
And just like that, Mother’s Day is tomorrow, May 10th, which is too soon for most online purchases to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to pick up a gift this year, and you definitely aren’t alone in feeling guilty for considering digital gifts instead of something your
by Andrew Webster on May 9, 2026 at 13:00
Water gets all the credit. When gaming companies want to show off new graphics technology, things tend to get wet; splashing waves that are only possible with the latest physics engine, or puddles that can reflect the world around them thanks to ray tracing. But there’s something special about snow. It might not be as
Mortal Kombat II review: More than just camp
by staff@engadget.com (Devindra Hardawar) on May 9, 2026 at 13:00
It’s the best Mortal Kombat film yet.