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There isn’t a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100% American-made
There is no consumer Wi-Fi router entirely made in America, complicating the Trump administration’s push to eliminate foreign involvement from the home internet hardware supply chain. Concerned that foreign-made routers could contain backdoors exploited by hackers or hostile intelligence services, citing incidents such as Salt Typhoon, Volt and Flax, the FCC banned international home routers…
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GoPro Wireless Mic System review: An audio upgrade with fixable flaws
Engadget has reviewed GoPro’s first Wireless Mic System, a two-microphone wireless audio kit launched in 2026 that connects directly to GoPro cameras without needing a separate receiver. The reviewer, who has followed GoPro’s evolution as a vlogging tool since the HD Hero 2, gives the product a score of 7.8 out of 10, praising its…
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Google trials major Search changes to comply with EU fine
The European Commission has fined Google’s parent company Alphabet €890 million for two breaches of the Digital Markets Act, concerning preferential treatment of Google services in Search and restrictions on Android app payments. The decision matters because Google must alter major parts of its Search and Play Store policies within 60 days or risk further…
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Google adds selfie video sign-in for locked-out accounts
Google has introduced selfie-video verification as another way for people to sign in to their accounts, particularly when they are locked out and cannot use their usual phone, computer or other login method. The feature expands Google’s use of facial authentication and is intended to provide an alternative recovery route while attempting to resist impersonation…
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My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting
A Wired writer trialled a new “more clear” slider in Apple’s iOS 27 public beta, which allows users to make the Liquid Glass interface even more transparent than its default setting. Liquid Glass, Apple’s translucent design overhaul, proved divisive when it launched in 2025, with critics citing poor text legibility, prompting Apple to make the…
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Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
Framework has announced a “major and unfortunate” pricing update for its upcoming Laptop 13 Pro, affecting even customers who have already preordered the device. The company says the memory supplier it relies on has more than doubled its costs, forcing changes to RAM configurations and prices shortly before the laptop begins shipping. It is the…
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Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop
Lingverse, formerly known as Ling AI, has unveiled the iKairos, a wearable AI device it describes as a spiritual successor to Jibo, the endearing but short-lived social robot launched in 2014. Rather than reviving Jibo’s charm as a stationary companion robot, the iKairos is pitched as a camera-equipped gadget that observes its wearer and surroundings…
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Splatoon Raiders brings co-op raid combat to Switch 2
Nintendo has unveiled Splatoon Raiders, a new Switch 2 exclusive that departs sharply from the series’ trademark competitive turf-war format in favour of raid-based combat akin to looter-shooters such as Borderlands and Destiny. The game reworks the franchise’s core weapon system by decoupling sub-weapons from primary weapons, letting players mix and match freely, and introduces…
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10 Splatoon Raiders beginner tips to help you beat back the hordes in style
Polygon has published a beginner’s guide offering ten practical tips for Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo’s new spin-off that reworks the series’ familiar turf-war formula. Unlike mainline Splatoon games, sub-weapons are no longer tied to specific primary weapons, players can mix and match gear freely, and a small robot companion assists in battle, making weapon and gadget…
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Which gadget tank should you pick in Splatoon Raiders?
A Polygon guide advises players starting out in Splatoon Raiders on which of the three “gadget tanks” — speed, power or technical — to choose after their first few treasure raids. The choice matters because each tank shapes how players can approach combat and survive against waves of enemies, though the game does allow switching…