Engadget’s Cookie Policy Explained for Yahoo Users

As a part of the Yahoo family of brands, including Yahoo and AOL, we understand the importance of online user privacy. This notice explains how we use cookies and personal data to provide additional services on our sites and apps. To tailor your experience, you may see options to reject or customize cookie usage for … Read more

Nintendo’s Upscaling Patent Hints at Smaller Switch 2 Game Sizes

Nintendo has filed a patent detailing its plans to use upscaling technology to fit high-resolution game textures onto physical cartridges. The technology, similar to Nvidia’s DLSS and PlayStation 5 Pro’s PSSR, uses AI to upscale images, reducing the size of games that would otherwise require large 4K-native assets. According to the patent, this means smaller … Read more

Website Down Due to Excessive Traffic Overload

A website experienced a temporary shutdown after reaching its maximum capacity for incoming requests. The incident occurred when the site received an unusually high volume of traffic, exceeding its designed limit. This phenomenon is known as “rate limiting” or “IP blocking,” where a server restricts access from specific IP addresses to prevent overwhelming the system. … Read more

Commanders Pursue Tyreek Hill as Jayden Daniels’ Big Boost

The Washington Commanders are set to bolster their quarterback room with a big-name addition, making rookie signal-caller Jayden Daniels even more formidable. A top-tier wide receiver, such as Tyreek Hill, would provide Daniels with the firepower needed to maximize his rookie contract. Hill’s departure from the Miami Dolphins is imminent, and Washington could be an … Read more

Mike Vrabel’s Coaching Job Hunt Heats Up with Multiple Interviews

Bears and Saints Want to Interview Former Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s coaching schedule is getting busier by the day. The former Tennessee Titans head coach was recently interviewed by the New York Jets, and he’ll be speaking with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints are also in talks to interview … Read more

Social Interactions Linked to Better Health

New research suggests that socializing with friends and family can help protect against heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and other conditions. A study of over 42,000 adults found that boosted immune systems and reduced disease risk due to social interactions. Cambridge University researchers teamed up with Chinese colleagues to analyze blood samples taken from … Read more

NCAA Website Down: Access Denied to 247Sports Users

The website of 247sports.com, a popular platform for college sports news and information, has experienced technical difficulties that are preventing users from accessing the site. Visitors attempting to log in or view content on the website are encountering an HTTP error code 403 and being denied authorization. The exact cause of the outage is not … Read more

Nikki Glaser Crashes the Golden Globes with Sharp Jokes

Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the 2025 Golden Globes, and critics agree she nailed her first attempt. During the show, Glaser walked a fine line between mocking and celebrating the entertainment industry, displaying genuine happiness on stage. However, in a recent interview with Howard Stern, Glaser shared some of the harsh jokes she cut from her … Read more

US Steel CEO Urges Trump to Reconsider $14 Billion Nippon Deal

US Steel’s David Burritt is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to reverse President Joe Biden’s decision to block the company’s sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel. The deal, valued at over $14 billion, was blocked by Biden citing national security concerns after a monthslong review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Burritt … Read more