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C'mon, you don't need an AI to check your spelling

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:50:31 +0000

A Florida Republican denies claims her team used AI to work on draft legislation, saying Claude was only used as spelling and grammar checker.

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Xbox is testing support for longer gamertags

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:40:31 +0000

Xbox is testing new features, including support for 15-character gamertags.

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Amazon Zoox's latest robotaxi looks (marginally) less like a toy car

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:55:01 +0000

Amazon-owned Zoox has introduced its new autonomous vehicle meant for for large-scale production.

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OpenAI's free GPT-5.5 model makes ChatGPT better at understanding context

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:06:27 +0000

OpenAI has rolled out an upgrade for the free model you interact with the most on ChatGPT.

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After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:22:44 +0000

Farday Future hasn't quite given up on EVs, but it's now also pitching a lineup of robots, including humanoids and a quadruped with an optional canine heads.

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The Grand Theft Auto 6 physical edition is overpriced DRM in a box

staff@engadget.com (Jessica Conditt) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:26:57 +0000

It's not the $80 physical edition we deserve, and it's also not the one we need right now.

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European Space Agency's Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:25:52 +0000

NASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.

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Jalapeño is the first AI chip from OpenAI and Broadcom

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:10:40 +0000

It's a spicy start for the AI company's collaboration with the chip maker.

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Hulu auto-quality settings are quietly downgrading your picture. Here's why

staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

If you have a half-decent internet connection, you can probably turn "Data Saver" off.

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Honda is reportedly reviving the Element as an affordable hybrid

staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:12:35 +0000

According to Automotive News, the cult-favorite Honda Element could return in 2029 as a small hybrid SUV.

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Lumysi hid an activity tracker in a bracelet because wearables are gauche, darling

staff@engadget.com (Daniel Cooper) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

It's a Kickstarter from an unknown brand that wants to offer a classier fitness tracker.

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Family files wrongful death suit following Tesla crash in Texas

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:53:37 +0000

Victim's family files wrongful death suit following Tesla crash in Texas.

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8BitDo launches the Arcade Controller Pro for hardcore fighting game fans

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro is a subtle update for hardcore fighting game fans.

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Google says it'll soon be easier to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID via Wallet

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:40:41 +0000

Google Wallet will about to make TSA Precheck easier.

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Wireless charging wastes way more electricity than wired, here's why

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

It's way more convenient, but way less efficient.

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Google Home Speaker review: A modest update for the Gemini era

staff@engadget.com (Nathan Ingraham) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Google's new speaker is a modest update, but the question is whether Gemini is a good smart home assistant.

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US government reportedly urging Meta to share its AI models

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The US government is reportedly asking Meta to share its AI models for review, in the midst of growing security and safety concerns over the technology.

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Rockstar finally reveals pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:40:03 +0000

Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $80 when pre-orders open on June 25th at midnight.

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YouTube settles early test case over social media harm to children

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:13:12 +0000

Google has settled a lawsuit with a minor known who claimed that social media platforms harmed them.

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Alibaba sues the US government for adding it to list of firms linked to Chinese military

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:52:22 +0000

Alibaba is suing the US government to be removed from a blacklist with companies linked to China's People's Liberation Army.

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