Nintendo shutting down 3DS and Wii U eShops in 42 countries

The Switch has been Nintendo’s star platform for more than three years at this point, which means that other machines like the 3DS and the Wii U have been largely put to the side. In the case of the Wii U, that comes as little shock – under-performing in every sense of the phrase, Nintendo discontinued the Wii U at … Continue reading

Airbus and Rolls Royce E-Fan X hybrid plane gets permanently grounded

Airbus and Rolls Royce have shelved their hybrid-electric plane project, announcing that work on the E-Fan X will cease. Started back in 2017, the experimental plane was intended to explore potential ways to reduce traditional jet fuel use, by replacing one of the engines with an electric alternative. At its core, the plane was a BAe 146 flying testbed. Normally … Continue reading

OnePlus Z release leak tips iPhone SE of Androids

The OnePlus Z might be Android users’ best “new is good news” option in matching the value and price structure of the 2020 iPhone SE. A leak this week suggested that the so-called OnePlus Z would be revealed and/or released in July of 2020. This would place the device right in-line to disrupt the company’s 2019 schedule for smartphone releases, … Continue reading

Todoist's latest feature helps you better organize upcoming tasks

Todoist is one of the go-to productivity tools amongst the Engadget staff. Thanks to features like handy organization options and natural language support, it was easy to pick the app as our top to-do list option a while back. The Gmail integration i…

Instagram launches live fundraisers for nonprofits

Nonprofits now have a new way to fundraise on Instagram: live streams. Broadcasters can now host “live fundraisers” to solicit nonprofit donations from their followers in real time. The update comes as celebrities and other influencers increasingly t…

Shopify’s new app helps you buy from local businesses

With widespread shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping has become more important than ever. Shopify, which until now has mostly helped online retailers sell their products, wants to make it easier for consumers to browse and buy good…

How to buy a monitor in 2020

It’s a confusing time to buy a monitor. Folks take it for granted that their TV is going to come with features like 4K and HDR, but that’s not at all the case for monitors. Models vary widely by features and price, so you have to make some important…

Oprah and Facebook team up to host a virtual graduation ceremony

With the end of the school year quickly approaching and no foreseeable end to the coronavirus pandemic, Facebook has teamed up with Oprah Winfrey to host a special online graduation ceremony for high schools and college students across the US. The ev…

We Are Doctors Who Study Trauma. Here’s How To Cope With The COVID-19 Crisis.

“We are experiencing collective trauma unlike anything previously experienced in America,” two experts say.

Coronavirus Lockdowns Have Been Hard. Ending Them May Be Even Harder.

As countries begin to reopen society, there is growing evidence that people are becoming complacent.