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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The Galaxy S26 and other devices that might launch on February 25

3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (486+ words) Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live from San Francisco next week, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced. While we wait for the full details, here's everything we expect Samsung will…...

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engadget.com > gaming > tunic-publisher-claims-tiktok-ran-racist-sexist-ai-ads-for-one-of-its-games-without-its-knowledge-185303395.html

Tunic publisher claims TikTok ran 'racist, sexist' AI ads for one of its games without its knowledge

18+ hour, 41+ min ago  (603+ words) Indie publisher and developer Finji has accused TikTok of using generative AI to alter the ads for its games on the platform without its knowledge or permission. Finji, which published indie darlings ... Indie publisher and developer Finji has accused TikTok…...

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Russia's recent blocking of Telegram is reportedly disrupting its military operations in Ukraine

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (655+ words) A decision to ban Telegram on home soil may have backfired on the Kremlin. Last week, Russia went on a blocking spree, banning a number of Western apps in an effort to push domestic users towards Max, an unencrypted state-owned…...

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engadget.com > apps > meta-is-shuttering-messengers-standalone-website-which-is-a-thing-that-exists-191808134.html

Meta is shuttering Messenger’s standalone website, which is a thing that exists

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (207+ words) Meta is shutting down the standalone Messenger website, according to a company help page. The website will disappear in April, though web users will still be able to send and receive messages within Facebook. "After messenger.com goes away, you…...

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engadget.com > mobile > smartphones > googles-500-pixel-10a-smartphone-arrives-on-march-5-150000489.html

Google's $500 Pixel 10a smartphone arrives on March 5

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (617+ words) Google debuted the Pixel 10a phone today. Pre-orders are open now and the smartphone will be available starting March 5. Although it's the new 2026 addition to the A series lineup, the Pixel 10a invites many comparisons with last year's Pixel 9a. For starters, the…...

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engadget.com > mobile > smartphones > google-pixel-10a-vs-pixel-9a-whats-changed-and-which-one-should-you-buy-150000786.html

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: What's changed and which one should you buy?

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (464+ words) Now that pre-orders are open for the Google Pixel 10a, it's time to see how it stacks up against last year's Pixel 9a. At first glance, the two phones look very similar, and that's not a bad thing. Google hasn't tried to…...

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engadget.com > mobile > smartphones > pixel-10a-hands-on-google-locks-down-the-midrange-phone-game-150000513.html

Pixel 10a hands-on: Google locks down the midrange phone game

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (668+ words) Pixel 10a hands-on: Google locks down the midrange phone game'Engadget Google's A-series phones have offered some of the best value among midrange handsets for years, and after checking out the new Pixel 10a, I don't see that trend stopping anytime soon. Let's…...

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engadget.com > big-tech > youtube-is-down-for-thousands-of-users-in-the-us-020718165.html

YouTube was down for thousands of users in the US

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (141+ words) As of 9:22 PM, users are still reporting being unable to access YouTube on Reddit. As of 9:33 PM, users are complaining that they still can't access the service, though others say it's back up for them. Some people are reporting partial…...

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engadget.com > cybersecurity > texas-ag-sues-tp-link-over-purported-connection-to-china-193802258.html

Texas AG sues TP-Link over purported connection to China

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (368+ words) Texas AG sues TP-Link over purported connection to China'Engadget Texas is suing Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link for deceptively marketing the security of its products and allowing Chinese hacking groups to access Americans' devices, Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced. Paxton…...

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ExpressVPN deal: Two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (490+ words) If you're looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN's latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now:…...