Yahoo Home Kris Holt joined Engadget as a contributing reporter on the news desk in 2018. He has been writing about technology, games, streaming and entertainment for over a decade after starting his career as a sub-editor on a local newspaper. Kris holds a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Dundee. He has written for publications including Forbes, Tom's Guide, Paste, The Daily Beast and The Daily Dot. He is also an award-winning filmmaker (hey, high school awards count). You can reach him at [email protected]
EngadgetAmazon joins the Motion Picture Association, highlighting its power in Hollywood
Amazon's growing foothold in the entertainment industry is impossible to ignore. The company is joining the Motion Picture Association, Hollywood's top lobbying group, as its seventh member.
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Minecraft will no longer work on PSVR after March
Mojang says it will end support for Minecraft on PlayStation VR in March 2023. The studio will continue to update the PS4 version.
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Wordle hints today for #1,188: Clues and answer for Thursday, September 19
Does today's Wordle have you stumped? Here are some hints and the answer.
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Neuralink says the FDA designated its Blindsight implant as a 'breakthrough device'
Neuralink says the FDA has designated its experimental Blindsight implant as a 'breakthrough device.' This could help to accelerate development of the tech, which aims to restore blind people's sight, and bring it to market sooner.
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Apple confirms expanded language support for Apple Intelligence in 2025
Apple has announced expanded language support for Apple Intelligence. The AI tools will be available in German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Vietnamese in 2025. However, access will remain limited in the European Union and China for the time being.
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Wordle hints today for #1,187: Clues and answer for Wednesday, September 18
Does today's Wordle have you stumped? Here are some hints and the answer.
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A Sims movie from Amazon MGM Studios is on the way
The Sims is coming to the big screen after EA confirmed Amazon MGM Studios is working on an adaptation. The publisher also provided some updates on the future of the games.
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Here’s how Google will start helping you figure out which images are AI generated
Google has detailed how it plans to start helping users figure out if an image was created or modified using generative AI tools.
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Wordle hints and answer for Tuesday, September 17
Does today's Wordle have you stumped? Here are some hints and the answer.
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Hundreds of Amazon drivers in NYC join the Teamsters union
Third-party delivery drivers working out of an Amazon warehouse in New York City have joined the Teamsters union in the hope of obtaining better pay and working conditions.
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Who exactly asked for a Wordle VR app?
Wordle is now available in VR on Meta Quest headsets. It's just what gamers around the world were clamoring for.
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Apple's 13-inch M2 iPad Air is back on sale for $720
The 13-inch M2 iPad Air has dropped by $79 to $520. That's close to a record-low price.
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iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
Starting on September 16, iPad users in the EU will be able to easily install third-party app stores. Apple will enable that as part of iPadOS 18.
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Waymo and Uber are bringing their robotaxi service to Austin and Atlanta by early 2025
Waymo and Uber's robotaxi service is finally coming to Austin in the coming months. Waymo One will also debut in Atlanta in early 2025.
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may have leaked already
It seems that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has leaked online, a couple of weeks ahead of the game’s release date.
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Unity dumps the runtime fee that caused a developer revolt
Unity is ditching a controversial fee it was charging developers in a bid to rebuild trust with them.
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GM and Hyundai plan to work together on cars and clean-energy tech
GM and Hyundai are the latest automakers to team up and try to 'deliver even more competitive vehicles to customers faster and more efficiently.'
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Flappy Bird is finally returning, 10 years after its demise
This is not a drill: the original mobile gaming sensation Flappy Bird is coming back.
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The ‘audio earrings’ Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist
After Tuesday's presidential debate, predictable conspiracy theories incorrectly suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris was wearing an earpiece.
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Sony unveils its PS5 Pro console, which will cost you a whopping $700
Sony has officially announced the much-anticipated PS5 Pro. It'll cost $700 and arrive on November 7.