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Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6?

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

When it comes to Apple Silicon, a higher number doesn't necessarily mean a better chip.

How to watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look

staff@engadget.com (Jessica Conditt) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Netflix is the exclusive home of the GTA VI trailer for six hours on Thursday.

The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:58:44 +0000

JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330.

Roku will stream select NWSL games this season

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:50:24 +0000

Eight Sunday night NWSL matches will be available to watch for free through The Roku Channel.

Soundcore's Nebula X1S projector is an incredibly bright version of its popular Nebula X1

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:48:51 +0000

Soundcore's latest projector is bright enough to use in daylight with the shades up.

Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Which desktop is right for you?

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:28 +0000

Which of Apple's new computers should you get?

Devolver Digital squares up to Rockstar with a mascot platformer out the same day as GTA 6

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:59:18 +0000

Devolver Digital squares up to Rockstar with a mascot platformer out the same day as GTA 6.

Ring introduces better default encryption standards to address privacy concerns

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:56:52 +0000

Ring data still gets sent to the cloud, but it'll be deleted after being used to power smart home controls.

ASUS introduces new Ace esports-focused gaming monitors

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:42:16 +0000

The latest ASUS gaming monitors all feature 24.5-inch, high-refresh rate OLED panels.

Meta reportedly abandoned an AI-focused restructuring plan that would have laid off thousands

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:41 +0000

The problem with Meta's AI restructuring plan is the AI wasn't good enough.

Google says its latest Gemini transcription model can turn your ramblings into structured text

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:25:36 +0000

Google says Gemini 3.5 Transcribe will soon let you use speech-to-text in any web field in Chrome.

Xbox Insiders will soon be able to create digital versions of their physical games

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:44:58 +0000

Thousands of Xbox One and Series X titles will support the new disc-to-digital feature.

Preorders for Xbox's anniversary collection are open (for some) and the bundle costs $900

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:22:28 +0000

The Xbox 25th anniversary bundle includes a translucent green Series X, a similarly-colored controller and a digital download of Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Apple announces September 9 date for 'Surprise and shine' iPhone event

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Is it finally time to see the foldable iPhone?

Rockstar calls GTA 6 leaks 'heartbreaking for our team' and says the game is nearly finished

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:59 +0000

Ahead of the extended look at GTA 6 on Netflix, Rockstar has addressed leaked gameplay videos in a statement.

What's the difference between WAN and LAN?

staff@engadget.com (Calvin Wankhede) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Two identical ports, two different purposes.

Bluesky now supports 10-minute videos

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:23:29 +0000

File sizes have also been increased and uploads should be faster.

Apple should make a Mac Neo to fill the void left by the more expensive Mac mini

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

A modest proposal for Apple to add a lower-cost option to its Mac lineup.

IKEA and Xbox have fully unveiled their new furniture collection at Gamescom

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:44:47 +0000

Who hasn't dreamt of sitting on a green stool modeled like a thumbstick?

Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:29:24 +0000

The company called on YouTube and TikTok to join it in setting time limits for teens.