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Apple Grew U.S. iPhone Sales While Broader Smartphone Market Declined in Q1 — Apple's smartphone sales increased 1.3 percent year-over-year in the United States during the first quarter of 2026, according to data shared by Counterpoint Research. Apple saw a sales increase while t

Trump Mobile terms and conditions say the phone may never come out — We've never seen mobile terms and conditions like this before.

Robert Gehrke: Making the news available at no cost is a massive victory — Folks, it's happening. The Salt Lake Tribune's journalism will be free to read starting Thursday. Read all about it here — and how you can support us in this new phase.

Your Steam Controller might scream if you drop it - Engadget — A Wilhelm one, no less.

Emilio Gay: New England opener drove from Durham to Bedford to tell parents the news about call-up — On the day he learned he would be England’s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.

'Completely private': Meta AI gets Incognito Chat — Meta claims the feature make sensitive conversations invisible to anyone else.

Rory McIlroy 'totally fine' for US PGA Championship after toe issue — World number two Rory McIlroy says using a "bigger and wider shoe with more cushioning" is helping deal with a sore little toe on his right foot.

The 7 best new features coming to Android 17, ranked — Android 17 is a massive overhaul bringing tons of new features and changes—but some matter far more than others.

There’s an app for that: Gaza’s developers use tech to solve war problems — Gaza’s battered tech sector is being reshaped by young developers building practical apps to navigate life.

Phil Foden: Man City star returns to form with two assists — Phil Foden's magical first-half assist proves the catalyst that Manchester City needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race.

Why Taiwanese Cooks Are So Proud of Their Fish Ball Soup (And How to Make It at Home) — Fish Ball Soup is a point of pride in Taiwanese households. This recipe's quick to make, with lots of flavor from just a few ingredients!

Will the boycott of Eurovision have any impact? — The decision by five nations to boycott the song contest comes amid Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Higher air fares in Europe "inevitable", says industry head — Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

AMD’s best CPU tech for gamers is coming to workstations too — AMD’s 3D V-Cache isn’t just for gaming anymore.

Paris book launch and booksigning of ready for dessert! — I’ll be at AXS design, one of my favorite shops in Paris, celebrating the release of Ready for Dessert on Sept 30th from 5:30 to 7pm. AXS is filled with treasures, including French dinnerware, glasses and linens, and lots

Why Your Phone Battery Drains So Fast — Your phone battery may be dying faster than you think.

Why big tech is betting on cute mascots — The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

The world needed a pizza book. So we wrote one. — Does anybody actually need this? That’s the question my colleagues and I ask ourselves whenever we embark on a new cookbook. We know we can make the book. But to make sure it’s the right book, we first interrogate why anybody woul

How to find the right robotic cleaner for your pool — Hands-free pool care is here to save your summer

Apple Jelly — A great jelly - perfect for fall!

Ice Moves Out of Aniak - NASA Science — Spring melt along Alaska’s Kuskokwim River caused ice jams and flooding.

Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas — The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back election wins.

The "Pillowy" Two-Bite Freezer Treat That's Better Than a Pint of Ice Cream — Pistachio is almost always in my rotation.

Hamas must disarm, not ‘disappear’ from Gaza: Board of Peace’s Mladenov — 'We are not asking Hamas to disappear as a political movement’, says diplomat overseeing the US-brokered truce in Gaza.

Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six — Russia has launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people.

FCC angers small carriers by helping AT&T and Starlink buy EchoStar spectrum — Approval is no surprise after FCC chair pressured EchoStar to sell licenses.

Ronda Rousey wants to love MMA again so she can leave it — In an event she masterminded, Ronda Rousey is hoping to reconstruct the ending to her MMA story.

Android Show I/O Edition 2026 Highlights — Google’s AI-powered Android future is taking shape.

KitchenAid launches its first smart thermometer - Engadget — There are single and dual probe models available.

Apple Ads is courting developers through a newly formed ‘Emerging Team’ - 9to5Mac — Members of a newly formed Emerging Team are reaching out to developers as Apple looks to increase Apple Ads spending. Here are the details.

Best drone deal: Get the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit for the lowest price we've seen — Perfect for both casual and veteran drone fliers alike.

2026 NBA playoffs: What to watch for in Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 — The Cavaliers and Pistons are headed back to Detroit tied 2-2. We broke down the key factors ahead of Game 5.

This AI-powered workspace cuts down on tab overload, and now it’s $50 for life — Enjoy AI-powered help combined with collaborative workspaces with this tool.

'Grave concerns' as contact with Lindsay and Craig Foreman cut off — Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have been detained in Iran for more than a year.

Apple warns EU against forcing Google to open Android to AI rivals - 9to5Mac — Apple submitted a filing to the EC today criticizing proposed measures that would force Google to open parts of Android to AI rivals.

Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform — Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba's communist leadership for 'standing in the way' of aid.

The best new Lego sets as of May 2026: Botanicals plants, Lord of the Rings 25th anniversary, and F1 sets — Featuring: news on a massive new 'Lord of the Rings' set.

The Talos Principle 3 will wrap up the series - Engadget — Devolver promises “both familiar and all-new mechanics.”

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