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WhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:44:33 +0000

WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.

Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:28:37 +0000

Milk can't hack companies and governments like AI definitely can, but it's still subject to more regulation.

The pros and cons of importing foreign phones to the US

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Foreign phones can bring new features not often seen in the US, but you need to make sure they're compatible with your carrier.

OpenAI Dot vs. Meta Muse: How do these AI agents compare?

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Meta and OpenAI's new AI agents are in direct competition. Here's what each can do, what they cost and who has access.

Mbps Vs MB/s: What do these speeds mean?

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Know the difference between bits and bytes.

The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.

Why Japan said goodbye to traditional flip phones

staff@engadget.com (Antony Terence) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Flip phones endured in Japan longer than the US, but the trend is shifting.

Study finds many new cars share your data with third-party companies

staff@engadget.com (Luke James) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000

A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.

SpaceXAI's Grok: What's free in 2026 and what isn't?

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

As with most AI tools, Grok's free tier is pretty limited.

Is 3D printing safe to do in your bedroom or home office?

staff@engadget.com (Husain Parvez) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

3D printers are everywhere, but where one should be placed in your home is something worth looking into.

Anbernic's next dual-screen handheld has the perfect aspect ratio for 3DS games

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:54:38 +0000

The RG DDS's main display has a 5:3 aspect ratio while its bottom screen will be 4:3.

The iPhone clock app has an oddity not many people know about

staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Sure, you can set your iPhone's alarm to any time you choose. But there's a hidden limit to how far your choices will stretch, though most users won't reach it.

Steam Frame teardown reveals one problem with its future repairs

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

In an otherwise repairable device, the cooling fan is hard to reach.

The meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Digital game licenses aren't perfect, which is why you might see a padlock icon blocking you from PS5 games.

Why strong magnets can hinder the iPhone's rear-facing camera

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Magnetic accessories can be handy, but make sure they're not interfering with your camera.

Apple's smart home hub will reportedly be called HomeView

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:28:47 +0000

Bloomberg reported that the HomeView device will start shipping in November.

Apple Home's new AI summaries for security cameras cost more than you'd think

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

If you have a lot of cameras in your home, get ready to pay for more expensive iCloud+ plans.

Here's how long your Google Pixel phone will get software updates

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Your Google Pixel phone has a set lifetime of support based on when it first went on sale. After that, you have few options for using it securely.

The hidden features every Waze user should know about

staff@engadget.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000

There are a load of features tucked away in Google's 'other' mapping app.

We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.