John Shirley

Instagram Introduces User Control Over Recommendation Algorithm Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows users to directly influence the topics its algorithm recommends, following a similar path to TikTok. This new control, named Your Algorithm, is launching initially for the Reels tab with plans to expand to Explore and other parts of the […]

Samsung Wallet Adds Digital Key Support for Porsche Electric Vehicles Owners of the Porsche Macan Electric and the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric will soon be able to unlock and start their vehicles using their Samsung Galaxy phones. Samsung has announced the integration of Porsche digital keys into its Samsung Wallet app, expanding the feature beyond

A collaborative investigation has revealed that Instacart has been conducting pricing experiments that resulted in different users seeing different prices for identical grocery items from the same store. The study, conducted by Consumer Reports, Groundwork Collaborative, and More Perfect Union, enrolled 437 shoppers across four cities. Each participant added the same items to their Instacart

The Engadget staff looks back at the year to compile a list of the biggest losers in tech. These are the people, companies, products, and trends that made life worse over the past twelve months. Here are the standout failures of 2025. OpenAI In 2025, OpenAI dropped any remaining facade of being committed to more

Finding the perfect gift for the remote worker in your life can be a challenge. The home office life offers freedom but also comes with unique hurdles, from subpar equipment to daily distractions. The right tech gift can transform their workspace, boosting both productivity and comfort. Here is a curated selection of ideas to delight

The Google Pixel Watch 4 Hits Its Lowest Price Ever Cyber Monday may be over, but a standout deal on the latest Google smartwatch has arrived. The recently released Google Pixel Watch 4 is now available for 300 dollars, a significant drop from its 350 dollar launch price. This represents the most affordable the watch

The original, unaltered 1977 cut of Star Wars is officially returning to theaters. This is the version fans have demanded for decades, predating the controversial CGI changes introduced in the 1997 Special Editions. The release is set for February 19, 2027, as part of the film’s 50th-anniversary celebrations. Lucasfilm confirmed the news in an update,

Samsung’s Ballie Robot Is the Gadget That Never Arrives Another CES is nearly upon us, another year of flashy gadgets from giants and startups alike. The open secret of CES is that many showcased products never actually hit store shelves, though this fate usually befalls concepts from smaller companies, not giants like Samsung. Yet here

Chinese state-linked hackers have been identified as the perpetrators of a sophisticated, long-term cyber espionage campaign targeting government and technology organizations in the United States and Canada. The operation utilized a stealthy backdoor malware known as Brickstorm to infiltrate networks built on the VMware vSphere cloud computing platform. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from

Meta Plans Deep Cuts to Metaverse Division Amid AI Shift Meta is preparing to make significant budget cuts to its metaverse division, according to a new report. This strategic pullback comes just a few years after the company famously changed its name from Facebook to Meta to signal its commitment to building the virtual future.