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Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Gaming Nintendo You don’t have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons. Kris Naudus / Engadget The Joy-Cons on your Switch were pretty innovative when the system came out, but it’s been long enough that we know they don’t work for every use case. Luckily, it’s also been long enough that plenty of companies have come out with their own Switch controllers, meaning you have […]

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(Image credit: Shutterstock) Researchers discovered multiple vulnerable endpoints being targeted by a new Mirai variant The endpoints are assimilated into a botnet and used for DDoS attacks The vulnerabilities used in the attack are years old Mirai, an infamous botnet targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices to use in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, has gotten a new variant which is now targeting multiple vulnerable devices, experts hae warned. The malware is reportedly going after DigiEver DS-2105 Pro NVRs, multiple TP-Link routers with outdated firmware, and Teltonika RUT9XX routers. For DigiEver, Mirai is abusing an unpatched remote code […]

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(Image credit: RayCue) Includes HDMI, USB Type-C, and 3.5 mm jack connectivity NVMe transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps The first shipments have already begun RayCue has introduced a new docking station designed specifically for Apple’s latest Mac mini powered by M4 and M4 Pro processors. This compact dock enhances the already versatile mini-PC by adding seven ports and the ability to expand storage by up to 8TB using an NVMe SSD . While the RayCue device brings practical upgrades, its inclusion of three separate memory card readers raises questions about their utility. A compact solution for expanded connectivity […]

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(Image credit: Loongson) Loongson 3C6000/S rivals Xeon 4314 while 3C6000/D matches Xeon 6338 Loongson 64-core 3C6000/Q expected to launch by 2025 Advanced silicon design enables up to 128 processing threads Chinese semiconductor firm Loongson Technology has unveiled ambitious plans to compete with global chipmakers like AMD and Intel . The company has announced the upcoming release of its 3C6000 processor series, with notable advancements in processing power and efficiency. This high-performance Q model aims to deliver even greater processing power, supporting up to 128 threads in advanced server setups, and if successful, it will enhance Loongson’s challenge to industry […]

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(Image credit: Blender) Blender 4.3 is on offer now Grease Pencil now supports pixel and real-world brush sizes, and light-shadow linking enhances Eevee’s real-time rendering control Metallic BSDF node adds hyper-realism with lab-grade data Blender, the world’s leading open source 3D creation tool, has released version 4.3. The update brings improvements that enhance everything from visual rendering to performance and user experience. With this update, Blender continues to close the gap between itself and the best animation software , further cementing its place as an alternative for 3D artists, animators, and developers. Grease pencil enhancements for 2D and 3D […]

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(Image credit: Tesla) HBM4 chips poised to power Tesla’s advanced AI ambitions Dojo supercomputer to integrate Tesla’s high-performance HBM4 chips Samsung and SK Hynix compete for Tesla’s AI memory chip orders As the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market continues to grow, projected to reach $33 billion by 2027, the competition between Samsung and SK Hynix intensifies. Tesla is fanning the flames as it has reportedly reached out to both Samsung and SK Hynix, two of South Korea’s largest memory chipmakers, seeking samples of its next-generation HBM4 chips. Now, a report from the Korean Economic Daily claims Tesla plans to evaluate […]

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Engadget/Karissa Bell It looks like Meta is preparing to add displays to its popular line of Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to a report by Financial Times . These screens could show up in a future iteration of the device as early as next year. The likely release window is the second half of 2025. According to folks familiar with Meta’s plans, the screens will be on the smaller side and will likely be used to display notifications or responses from Meta’s AI virtual assistant. It’s highly unlikely that the company is planning on making this a full mixed-reality device […]

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Honda Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed the rumors that they’re pursuing a merger. Both would still operate under their brands but with a new joint holding company as parent. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi also came on board, the combined group would become the world’s third-largest automaker by sales volume, with a net worth of up to $50 billion. Nissan and Honda previously announced plans to work together on EV development, but the joint company would be far more integrated. According to the press release, it could include standardizing vehicle platforms, unifying research and development teams, and optimizing manufacturing systems […]

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Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget Android phones have been the first to feature a bunch of notable standards. They were the first to support 4G , 5G , USB-C (way back in 2015 no less) and in-screen fingerprint sensors. And when it comes to wireless charging, you can trace that lineage all the way back to the Samsung Galaxy S3 from 2012 (though the webOS-poweered Palm Pre and its Touchstone charger is the true OG). Unfortunately, when it came to adding support for the Qi2 wireless charging standard to devices in 2024, it feels like Android phone makers were stuck […]

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Lilium Lilium, a company working on flying taxis that can take off and land vertically, has ceased operations. As TechCrunch notes, German media Gründerszene was the first publication to report that it laid off 1,000 workers a few days ago after it failed to secure more financing to continue its technology’s development. Patrick Nathen, the company’s co-founder, has announced that the company has stopped all operations on LinkedIn . Tagging his co-founders, he said that they can no longer continue working on their “shared belief in greener aviation,” at least under Lilium. The German company has been testing its […]

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