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Engadget Podcast: WWDC 2026 thoughts from Apple Park
We dive into our initial thoughts on Siri AI and Tim Cook's legacy. Executive editor Cherlynn Low is joined by tech editor Daniel Howley, senior staff writer Brenda Stolyar and Judner Aura (also known as uravgconsumer) on this special episode of the Engadget Podcast. The four talk about what really mattered at WWDC 2026, the delayed gratification of Siri AI as well as what it all means for Tim Cook's legacy.
The best quiet wireless keyboard I've used is on sale for 110 now
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The best quiet wireless keyboard I've used is on sale for $110 now The Logitech MX Keys S is my favorite slim-and-quiet wireless keyboard and it rarely goes on sale. The Logitech MX Keys S is a critical darling among keyboards: a premium wireless productivity board that feels good under your fingers and types incredibly quietly. It's now $109.99 at Walmart, which is "only" a $20 price cut but don't roll your eyes. The MX Keys S is so popular and well-regarded that it rarely goes on sale, and when it does, it's never a huge drop.
Ugreen Maxidok review: The Thunderbolt 5 dock built for serious desks
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Ugreen Maxidok combines Thunderbolt 5, DisplayPort 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and an M.2 slot for SSDs up to 8TB. I put this premium docking station through its paces to see if it really delivers in everyday use. The Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 docking station is currently one of the most technically comprehensive Thunderbolt 5 docks on the market. It delivers the full bandwidth of 120Gbps, supplies the laptop with up to 140 watts, and combines this with 17 ports as well as an M.2 slot for an internal SSD upgrade.
Anker's 15 split USB-C cable fast-charges two devices at once
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Anker's 2-in-1 USB-C splitter cable can charge two devices from one port. Anker's 2-in-1 USB-C cable is now $14.99 at Amazon, down from its original $25.99 and its current street price of $17.99, matching its historical lowest price. The savings might seem small here, but this is a real deal--an affordable splitter that can replace 2 cables, whether for charging or for data transfer between devices. You'll see that the far end of the cable has two heads.
Eight trends I've noticed from watching hour of livestreams from Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and more
Eight trends I've noticed from watching hour of livestreams from Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and more Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? D id spend hours of your weekend watching a relentless series of video game adverts? No? I don't blame you - Summer Game Fest, the collection of livestreams that has arisen in place of the giant annual E3 video game expo in Los Angeles, is extremely overwhelming. There are the bigger, longer shows: the PlayStation and Xbox streams, the main SGF show hosted by Geoff Keighley and Lucy James, Future's duet of the Future Games Show and the PC Gaming Show. Each show is two hours long.
Could private jets predict the end of the world? This site thinks so
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Could private jets predict the end of the world? By monitoring more than 31,000 aircraft, this website looks for unusual private jet departures that might signal trouble ahead. The internet is full of curious projects, but Apocalypse Early Warning System might be one of the most curious. It takes a semi tongue-in-cheek approach to alerting us to the end of the world.
EU orders Meta to stop blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp
It's an interim measure while the European Commission investigates the ban. The European Union has ordered Meta to open WhatsApp to AI chatbots from rival companies again, for free, as it investigates the messaging app's owner over potential antitrust violations. Meta introduced a new policy in October 2025 that banned third-party AI chatbots from the WhatsApp for Business API, making Meta AI the only chatbot that can access the service. Before the ban, companies could send notifications through WhatsApp, such as order alerts, using other AI assistants. EU officials opened an antitrust investigation into the new policy in December and then warned the company earlier this year that it can take interim measures against it. In its announcement, the commission explained that Meta has held a dominant position in the European messaging app market since at least 2023.
They expect you to die! The history of James Bond video games, from the good to the bad to the downright ugly
They expect you to die! Interactive takes on MI6's globetrotting spy have been around almost as long as the films, but that doesn't mean all of them were a success. 'The enormity of the idea helped me': how Patrick Gibson became gaming's new James Bond Bond finally arrived in an official video game capacity in 1984, courtesy of Parker Brothers. The game grouped several 007 adventures (Diamonds Are Forever, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker and For Your Eyes Only) together. Yet despite including elements from each movie, it was essentially the same game throughout: an unsatisfying and tricky mashup of the arcade games Moon Patrol and Scramble, with the player controlling Bond's amphibious Lotus from The Spy Who Loved Me. Obscure pub trivia fact: due to the dispute between Bond producers Eon and screenwriter Kevin McClory, the Diamonds Are Forever segment replaced Blofeld with a villain named Seraffino.
Robot vacuums promised hands-free cleaning. The reality is messier
PCWorld reveals that robot vacuums require regular maintenance and human intervention despite being marketed as fully autonomous cleaning devices. While these devices excel at surface dust and daily cleaning tasks, they struggle with deep-seated pet hair, larger debris, and need consistent emptying and care. Advanced models with LiDAR mapping and scheduling features offer better navigation than cheaper alternatives, but even premium options cannot replace traditional vacuums for thorough cleaning. Years ago, I owned a robot vacuum named Gerald. After a catastrophic tumble down the stairs, I retired him early and have stuck with traditional vacuuming ever since. But after spending more time with them lately and chatting with the experts that make them, I realized I've been holding onto a lot of misconceptions, especially about how "smart" these things actually are in real homes with clutter and pets. I used to think suction power was everything.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x review: A no-nonsense Snapdragon X2 laptop
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Touchpad isn't centered and click action feels cheap The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x isn't the most exciting laptop, but it's a well-rounded machine powered by a Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with good CPU performance for the price. Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5 lineup has never been the sort to get your pulse racing. Instead, they're practical machines sold at a reasonable price, and as such they succeed or fail based on the overall value-per-dollar they provide. The IdeaPad Slim 5x does well on that account, providing good CPU performance and battery life for under $1,000. The headliner here is no doubt the Snapdragon X2 Plus chip.