This handy Google Pixel feature can help solve annoying Android Bluetooth problems - Engadget
Try this before you go factory resetting anything.
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Bluetooth problems have a bad habit of telling you pretty much nothing. Your earbuds can display as connected but refuse to play any music, a car can play music just fine but not accept calls, or a wearable can keep dropping out for no reason.
Can you use a satellite dish as a free TV antenna? It depends where you live - Engadget
That old dish on your roof may not be totally useless.
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An old DirecTV or Dish satellite dish mounted on your roof definitely looks like something that should be able to receive free TV. Unfortunately, plugging its coax cable into your television isn't going to unlock your local ABC, CBS or NBC affiliate
Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay
Apparently, hell has frozen over. Walmart on Friday said it will finally accept payments via both Apple Pay and Google Pay at its stores, including Walmart and Sam’s Club.
The retail giant says that beginning August 24, it will begin adding Tap to Pay to its payment options at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations. It expects the feature to reach all stores and clubs by the end of the year, and will then roll it out to all its fuel stations by the middle of 2027.
Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that's missing features at launch - Engadget
Still a solid smartwatch that does just enough to make up for the price hike.
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RATING : 9 / 10
Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles
Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash or a fire.
Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
Nevada, get ready for the robotaxis.
The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved three permits Thursday that will allow Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate commercial robotaxi services in Clark County, home to Las Vegas. Together, these permits would deploy up to 8,000 robotaxis across the county over the next 12 months.
Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits — but the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders
On Wednesday night, Runlayer and Rippling dropped their respective lawsuits against each other. No settlement was made. No money changed hands. Not even lawyers’ fees, according to court documents seen by TechCrunch.
Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program
Several security researchers say OpenAI suddenly revoked their access to a limited-access program that removes some restrictions on using its AI tools for cybersecurity research. OpenAI confirmed that the issue was caused by an error.
CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach
Hackers have stolen the personal information and medical records of more than 3.75 million people in a data breach at health data giant CareCloud, the company has confirmed with federal regulators. The disclosure marks the first confirmation of the scale of the data breach, which is now confirmed to be the fifth-largest theft of health data in 2026 so far.
ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns - Engadget
Smart glasses have become a recurring accessory amid the immigration crackdown.
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Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly told employees that they are not permitted to wear Meta glasses while they work. A memo sent to staff said that "the use of Meta Glasses or similar devices could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information, potentially compromising privacy and legal protections," The New York Times reported.